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Big Stone Gap
by Adriana Trigiani
Ave Maria Mulligan is the local pharmacist in the small town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, where, in the late 1970′s, the highlight of town life is watching the high school football game. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Big Stone Gap may be small, but its residents are full of character. However, having spent her whole life in her hometown, and with the recent loss of her mother, Ave Maria thinks it’s just about time for a change. Big Stone Gap, the first book in a series of the same name, follows Ave Maria as she takes her life into her own hands, rustling up small town life on her way.
I had heard about this book from a friend of my mother’s, which, I have to admit, made me hesitant about reading Big Stone Gap: I didn’t think I would enjoy something that reminded a 50 year old woman of growing up in the mountains of southwestern Virginia. The book really has its charms, though; the characters are incredibly unique and interesting, the story line goes in a completely unexpected way, and with an entire series to follow, you’ll never have to worry about the story ending.
While some parts of the book were a bit cheesy, and sometimes the protagonist’s new-found embrace of independence felt a little forced, this book was genuinely enjoyable, mainly for the amazing characters. Being from Virginia and having a penchant for Southern fiction already, Big Stone Gap probably appealed to me more than other readers my age, but I would definitely recommend the text if it piques your interest. Additionally, the movie based on the book did a pretty darn good job keeping to the storyline and providing entertainment, as well!
I had heard about this book from a friend of my mother’s, which, I have to admit, made me hesitant about reading Big Stone Gap: I didn’t think I would enjoy something that reminded a 50 year old woman of growing up in the mountains of southwestern Virginia. The book really has its charms, though; the characters are incredibly unique and interesting, the story line goes in a completely unexpected way, and with an entire series to follow, you’ll never have to worry about the story ending.
While some parts of the book were a bit cheesy, and sometimes the protagonist’s new-found embrace of independence felt a little forced, this book was genuinely enjoyable, mainly for the amazing characters. Being from Virginia and having a penchant for Southern fiction already, Big Stone Gap probably appealed to me more than other readers my age, but I would definitely recommend the text if it piques your interest. Additionally, the movie based on the book did a pretty darn good job keeping to the storyline and providing entertainment, as well!