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A review by tips2liveby
Whispering Winds of Appalachia by John Ellington
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Chris and his family move from the "big city" to Brevard, NC when Chris is a young boy, when his Dad takes a job as the plant manager in a local plant. In an area of the country where outsiders aren't always welcome or well received, Chris struggles to find friends until he meets his next door neighbor, Walker. The unlikely pair become best friends, and added to the mix is Walker's girlfriend, Brook.
As the three grow up together, their bond is inseparable, even as their paths start to diverge. Shortly before Chris and Brook are getting ready to graduate from college and the three need to make decisions about their future, a fourth person - Paul - enters their circle. Little do they know that meeting and befriending Paul will set in motion events that will change the lives of the four friends forever.
As soon as I started reading this one, I felt like it was going to be a five star book for me. The writing is absolutely fantastic, and the story of these characters really grabs you. I did feel like there was a bit of a drop off after the "event" (which I won't give away), and considered lowering my rating. But then the last couple of chapters pulled me right back in.
This is one that is hard to put down and is beautifully written. You will fall in love with these characters and the part of the country they live in.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
As the three grow up together, their bond is inseparable, even as their paths start to diverge. Shortly before Chris and Brook are getting ready to graduate from college and the three need to make decisions about their future, a fourth person - Paul - enters their circle. Little do they know that meeting and befriending Paul will set in motion events that will change the lives of the four friends forever.
As soon as I started reading this one, I felt like it was going to be a five star book for me. The writing is absolutely fantastic, and the story of these characters really grabs you. I did feel like there was a bit of a drop off after the "event" (which I won't give away), and considered lowering my rating. But then the last couple of chapters pulled me right back in.
This is one that is hard to put down and is beautifully written. You will fall in love with these characters and the part of the country they live in.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide, Murder, and Alcohol