Author: Alice Walker
Pages: 328
Genre: Historical Fiction
Grade: B-
Synopsis: This book tells the story of Grange Copeland, his wife, his son Brownfield and his granddaughter Ruth. Set in Baker County, Georgia in the early 20th century, the black people that work in the fields are virtual slaves as they are encumbered with debts to the white landowners that they'll never be able to repay. Grange heads north looking for a better life and while he's gone Brownfield ends up marrying and killing his wife, landing in prison. Grange returns and tries to turn his life around.
My Review: This book had an interesting story that was terribly depressing at times. The poor black folk of Baker County, Georgia have very few chances or opportunities to lift themselves out of the poverty that they are born into.
Disclaimer: There is quite a bit of language to be aware of.
Since January 3, 2007
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