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annadseal's review against another edition
4.0
I'm really glad that I decided to continue with this book after the first two chapters. I nearly gave up (I found it VERY boring for the first three chapters), but gave it another chance. What a great read! Interesting to read about what an "outsider" thinks of this area. And I loved that Henderson sucked Rheta Grimsley Johnson in. I mean....Henderson??? I'd recommend this to anyone, but especially those who live here. I think you'll find it enjoyable, even though for the most part you're reading about what you already know.
cherjbb_55's review against another edition
4.0
Read for book club. Enjoyed this look at Acadiana through the eyes of an adopted 'Cajun'. The author is originally from Mississippi, came to Acadiana to cover a story for her syndicated newspaper column, and stayed.
lisagfrederick's review against another edition
5.0
Rheta Grimsley Johnson has always been one of my favorite journalists, so I knew I'd love her account of making a second home deep in Cajun country (especially being of Cajun descent myself). Her writing is as laser-sharp, witty, and poignant as ever, and her accounts of life in the little town of Henderson veer between kind, cranky, hilarious, and heartbreaking, usually all in the same chapter. A quick, smooth, but unforgettable read.
deltadogwood's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy her story telling and of course much of it is relatable from growing up fairly close to where this takes place. Lots of references and anecdotes made me smile. I enjoyed reading about the people the author befriended in Henderson. Her writing made the place come to life. I made a list of some of the lesser known local musicians and restaurants mentioned so that I could look them up. A couple of specific parts of the book were strangely written (roosters-natural death in the part about cock fighting, ex- another reviewer pointed out a few things), but overall I enjoyed it.
karend's review
3.0
I liked that this included descriptions of things the author likes about Cajun country and things she doesn't. I would have been happier to not hear about the cock fighting, but not hearing about it wouldn't mean it didn't happen, so I can understand why it's in there.