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swoody788's review

3.5
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Hilarious and terrifying. I read this for an Anthropology class in college --"Folklore and the American South", by far the best book all quarter. A reporter travels around the South interviewing people and getting their views on the Civil War, civil rights and the current state of the South in America.

What a smashingly well written book.
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Took me awhile to get to it, but it was worth the read even 15 years after the author's travels. Troubling as it is, it's a read that provokes thought and perspective. It dragged a little for me after the halfway point but picked up again the last chapters.

Back of the book says " 'Hilariously funny.' - Washington Post." I'd agree with that. Except when this book makes me want to either cry or throw up. (I'm currently on Chapter 5, which is depressing as all-get-out. I may find it funny again later.)

Fascinating

danstem's review

2.75
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