Hello Barber-ians,
Today I have a special treat for you. A review of A Plot For Pridemore by Stephen Roth (see author interview earlier in the blog). Enjoy.
Stephen Roth
is a storyteller. He has the ability to create characters that are so quirky
and personable that you could picture them sitting beside you in the coffee
shop on Saturday. In A Plot For Pridemore Mr. Roth brings to life the struggles
and triumphs of small town life. The story is a fast paced romp through the
politics of Pridemore, Missouri and through the lives of its citizens. The
story moves quickly and weaves humor, nostalgia and just enough drama
throughout the highly engaging prose to give the reader a complete emotional
experience. Mayor Roe Tolliver is searching for a way to save his town after
the highway that had been its lifeline is rezoned. What he comes up with, how
he enlists the aid of his cronies and the way the plan goes right and wrong will
leave you laughing and, for those of you from small towns similar to Pridemore,
just a little bit homesick. Mr. Roth masterfully tugs on the heart strings of
his readers. The characters are multidimensional, each possessing qualities
both good and bad. Give yourself time to read this one because once you start
you won’t want to stop until your visit to Pridemore is finished.
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