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Genre: Mainstream, Historical
Tuccelli’s debut is rich in the history that surrounds slavery and the Cherokee tribe in the 19th century. Craftily unfolding an intricate story and legacy behind every major character and how they are tied together, this novel will appeal to most fans of historical fiction. With an intense, dark plot and long-winding narrative, this novel may not be considered light reading by most; however, the end result is gratifying. In 1941 Washington, D.C., three days before a large demonstration, an NAACP advocate named Mia sends her young daughter Ella on a bus to Georgia in an attempt to protect her from impending violence. However, before she reaches her destination, Ella does become a victim of violence when she is attacked and left lying on the side of the road. She wakes up to find she is being cared for by two elderly women, both former slaves. As Ella heals under their care, and as Mia searches desperately for her daughter, we learn of each woman’s history and family lineage, and how everyone is linked together. (VIKING, Mar., 336 pp., $25.95) Reviewed By: Sarah Eisenbraun Publisher: VIKING Published: March 2012 |
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