The Sisters of Glass Ferry is a southern-themed historical novel. It’s filled with complex characters.This dual timeline novel takes place in 1952 and 1972. It deals with the relationship between twins, Flannery and Patsy, their bootlegger family, and the entire small town of Glass Ferry.
The complex plot revolves around with the prom night disappearance of Patsy. The secrets Flannery and the sheriff’s son hide throughout the years plays an important role, though both have different reasons for their silence.
Though unsure of the exact happenings surrounding the last night she saw her twin, Flannery is haunted by the fact that Patsy begged her not to leave her alone.
But she did. And dealt with the guilt for the rest of her life.
This captivating novel is written with genuine southern life in mind. The backwoods of a small town, and the folks who reside there is well depicted. Everyone in town is connected, either by family, school chums and enemies, or plain dirty gossip. There’s a LOT of gossip and blame that surrounds the mystery of Patsy's whereabouts.
I enjoyed the writer’s voice…the smooth, descriptive and poetic word choices were haunting in a way. I could smell the air, feel the churn of the ferry boat along the river, hear the twang in southern phrases, the crack of a pistol shooting at cans, and the down-home comfort of family chatter around the table.
But this is not an easy read filled with southern comfort…there are some very difficult situations in the book. That being said, it is well worth the read.
Kim Michele Richardson penned a great story. She delved into each character and examined the very essence of why they react and say the things they do. She made them REAL.
I adored the strength of the father, nicknamed “Honey Bee”. He was a loving, yet tough, parent, full of guidance and wisdom. I grew very attached to this character. Not so much with the mother. The way she favored Patsy over Flannery was heartbreaking. It continued long after Patsy’s disappearance, despite the fact Flannery was there for her mother in every way.
Flannery was cheated of so much, and had to become the mother figure in the family—especially after her beloved father died.
Yeah, this story is filled with so much tragedy that it’s hard to read—while simultaneously just as difficult to put down. The story never lagged and kept me engrossed every single page. It never lagged.
Gosh, I haven’t read a book this good in quite a while. It certainly earned the elusive five lamp award.
5 Stars
ARC courtesy of Net Galley. All opinions are my own.
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