Ben Metcalf

A classic Southern Gothic story, expanded and enhanced by stereotypes and caricatures, and more than a little proselytizing. Even the land itself is given a voice, and what an ominous and terrifying voice that can be. No wonder this book appeared in several “Top Book” lists.

A book of sharp vignettes about growing up in rural Virginia that "Attacks our National Myth". Told with gothic humor, you might not always agree with what Metcalf has to say; he pushes the envelope to give the reader a more authentic view of growing up surrounded by the failed, flawed and cast-off.

A book of sharp vignettes about growing up in rural Virginia that "Attacks our National Myth". Told with gothic humor, you might not always agree with what Metcalf has to say; he pushes the envelope to give the reader a more authentic view of growing up surrounded by the failed, flawed and cast-off.

This book was so hard to read I just read a few pages, gave up then forgot I had it until I was looking over the list of books I've won...always sad to give a bad review.