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Serpent of Old by T.R. Pearson

craiget's review

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5.0

Another beaut from TR Pearson. I found myself laughing out loud throughout the book, but also frequently touched by the narrator's bewilderment at the human condition.

jsdaly's review

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5.0

"People will surprise you sometimes, just not nearly often enough."
Pearson has no equal in capturing the voice of the eccentric and shiftless characters that populate the Virginia/North Carolina lowlands. This book is not quite as good as his "Short History of a Small Place" (my favorite book ever), but it's still a very pleasant read. The story could roughly be described as a mystery, but honestly it's more of a character study and winding tale. Hilarious and thought-provoking.