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A review by c0reyann
Glory Road by Lauren K. Denton
5.0
4.5 Stars
I read Lauren K. Denton's first novel, The Hideaway, and was utterly charmed by it so I was hoping for a similar feeling when reading Glory Road and I was not disappointed in the least.
This novel is told from three different generations of women in one family: Gus - the grandmother who is a wee bit sassy but still a southern lady at heart, Jessie - the mom who returned home after her marriage crumbled to the safety of what she's always known and Evan - the daughter who loves her Mom and Grandmother but still wants to test the boundaries just a bit. The story takes place over the span of one summer.
What I love most about Glory Road and all of Denton's books is how descriptive she is without being TOO wordy. You can easily put yourself into not only the world but imagine yourself as part of the family. The characters she creates are quite real and nuanced and Glory Road is no exception.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who just wants a good novel to get lost in. There's a little bit of romance, a little bit of coming of age and a little bit of aging. It's really a perfect book for all seasons and walks of life.
I read Lauren K. Denton's first novel, The Hideaway, and was utterly charmed by it so I was hoping for a similar feeling when reading Glory Road and I was not disappointed in the least.
This novel is told from three different generations of women in one family: Gus - the grandmother who is a wee bit sassy but still a southern lady at heart, Jessie - the mom who returned home after her marriage crumbled to the safety of what she's always known and Evan - the daughter who loves her Mom and Grandmother but still wants to test the boundaries just a bit. The story takes place over the span of one summer.
What I love most about Glory Road and all of Denton's books is how descriptive she is without being TOO wordy. You can easily put yourself into not only the world but imagine yourself as part of the family. The characters she creates are quite real and nuanced and Glory Road is no exception.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who just wants a good novel to get lost in. There's a little bit of romance, a little bit of coming of age and a little bit of aging. It's really a perfect book for all seasons and walks of life.