A review by kristio114
Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash

3.0

This book is beautifully written, with lyrical prose that makes you feel as if you're deep in the Appalachian woods, watching the rainbow trout winnow through the water. However, the author also paints a very realistic portrait of meth use and its effects on the people of that region, particularly blue collar white folks in rural America. I loved the story and its nuanced portrayal of the gray areas that the main character faced, but the end was not as satisfying as I could have hoped.