Official Review: Tales from Piney Grove by Bobby Morrison

[jennyd2003]

Good review. Sounds like a good one. Shows a different way of life for some people. I grew up in a poor family so I relate very well.

[chelhack]

This sounds like it may be a great book. The sample did draw me in and I will at some point finish reading it

[bootsie0126+]

Before reading your review, I was only mildly interested in reading this book. However, from your synopsis of this book, I definitely want to read. I am sorry that I missed the chance to enter the drawing for the free book but will obtain it for sure. Things that you mentioned about the characters, setting and circumstances surrounding them made me want to examine more. As I was reading, I could relate to a lot of things that you mentioned. For example, growing up poor, single family home, making the best out of what you had brought back memories.

[Jade100+]

Tales From Piney Grove by Bobby Morrison (reviewed by Jade)
I began reading I was honestly quite lost in the setting. I first thought the main character was a girl , but after a subtle behavioral interaction I found this was not the case. The subtle reveal was the first portion of the book that intrigued me. My interest was further piqued with the very succinct descriptions of life in the characters town. The most interesting part of the entire sample, at least in my opinion, was the author's intrinsic knowledge of southern behaviors and speech patterns. The author's intimate knowledge of southern mannerisms allows for a reader such as myself to under the story in a shorter format such as the sample

[tamdlyte]

I spent my summers in Oklahoma in a fairly poor neck of the woods whereas I now live in socal in a more affluent area. I totally "get" the whole spending the hot afternoons at the "local general store". And the whole "almost completely cut off from the rest of the world" feeling of those small town areas. When I was young, I didn't realize the implications of what I was seeing, didn't really realize the whole "city slicker" aspect of what I was seeing but I now recognize it for what it was and am a little sad. I would probably understand everything in this story. Sounds interesting...

[dragonet07]

I love historical works, but this doesn't really sound like my kind of story. Still, it would be interesting to learn about a different part of the 60s, so it might still be worth a read. Thank you for the thorough review.

[Ashiyya Tariq]

Interesting story of the poverty stricken people of the south America. Good review.

[eddix]

Thanks for your enlightening review. This sounds like a book of triumph - overcoming the odds! Very good for motivation. I think I'll read this one to get the details.

[Cristina Chifane]

I loved the fact that Bobby Morrison's tales show a different facet of 1960s America. I am glad the description of the small Piney Grove community is realistic and touches sensitive issues such as social and gender discrimination. Thanks for your review!

[jaliper]

This book sounds like an emotional roller coaster. I do enjoy novels when they are in this type of form--true and raw emotions that can grip you weeks after finishing it. I am excited to read this.

[Jovy Mos]

Dis story looks really touching and eye opening...if I was also in this same situation of choosing a city boy or a local one,in this generation,I would have gone 4 d city boy bt since they were happy and comfortable living in their small place,I would have gone 4 boys with the same upbringing and life with me...Bt they really wanted 2 taste another life they thought would be better...hmm..guess it turns out bad...nice review!!

[Wilfred Makori Steki]

The review about the book gives a summary of the the great book that talks about the things that were happening by then but they are still happen now in the contemporary society. Discrimination was and still remains one of the greatest problem in humanity.

[joshfee77]

Sounds like a very interesting historical fiction story about how the poor lived in the south in America. The way people adapt to survive can be fascinating. Nice review.

[kulfred07]

This book sounds real. In a world of hardship where every toiling and drop of sweat counts to make a living; "Tales from piney grove" highlights just how much one needs to know in surviving the world we live in.

[111Appleton111]

Another book which I will gladly put in the section of windows to the past. It certainly gives another perspective of history, one that is not commonly mentioned nor talked about. A simple story amidst a world filled with rather extravagant and over the top storylines. To me it appears like a slice of life kind of book. I would gladly read it in my spare time, to just chill and bask in the story it holds. Thanks for the review.