A review by hannicogood
South Riding by Winifred Holtby

4.0

I find it odd that the introduction of this book claims it’s about local government (at least the edition I read). Such a disservice to this great book, which spans the interactions of a rural 1930s community with a long and varied cast of characters. Sure, local government is sort of the backbone of the plot, but it’s really about the trials and triumphs of a community.

I would have liked to get to know some of the characters better, but I still think this book was excellent!