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5.0 out of 5 stars a South I never knew, November 2, 2001

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Porter Crane (Wokingham, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Cure for Dreams (Paperback)

Kaye Gibbons' books all focus on a South that I have never known. That said, I love this place that she creates. It is a bit of old-school South, in that it seems like bad things are just bubbling under the surface, waiting to burst free. This is the same world that Faulkner, Dickey, and Welty inhabit. A world where human passions are often dark and where salvation is often not forthcoming. But unlike the others, Gibbons's character's are frequently rescued from the pit by their relationships with family. All of her books have a bittersweet poignancy that will leave you feeling tearful and introspective, but not depressed. I have enjoyed all of her books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful style..., December 22, 2000

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Matthew Turner - See all my reviews

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I found this novel to be perfect for the person who wants to get his or her mind off of things. A CURE FOR DREAMS travels through several generations in the American south, allowing us into the lives of an interestingly eccentric family. The language used in the books, the ways the words flow, if pure genius. Gibbons has done it again.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Little Story (and a One Day Read), October 28, 2004

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Rebecca Kinson (Fredericksburg, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Cure for Dreams (Paperback)

"A Cure for Dreams" is the story of a mother's life, as told to her daughter. The characters are lovable and the story moves quickly. There is no actual plot or finale; it's more like a chat session between mothers and daughters.

Though not as noteworthy as "Ellen Foster," this book is enjoyable and I highly recommend it. It's a small book, and due to the interesting dialogue, most readers will keep turning pages and finish on the same day they started.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Life on Milk Farm Road
A relatively quick read, A Cure for Dreams held me captive for a couple of afternoons. Although I was supposed to be watching my grandchildren, I kept stealing moments when I... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Jayne P. Bowers

3.0 out of 5 stars Short Read that Leaves you Wanting More
This is a story about 3 generations of women, from the time Lottie O'Cadhain married Mr. Davies to the day her daughter, Betty Davies Randolph gives birth to Marjorie Polly... Read more

Published 21 months ago by Yvonne

3.0 out of 5 stars A Cure for Dreams
This book was OK. I couldn't bring myself to give it more than 3 stars.

Published on May 14, 2009 by Carrie M. Campbell

4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Intergenerational Tale of Southern Women
This novel is an easy to read, warm-hearted account of intergenerational female bonding in the south. Read more

Published on May 12, 2009 by Bonnie Brody

4.0 out of 5 stars real conversations
This is a great example of a "conversational" book. It is totally believable. I can perfectly picture Betty gabbing away to her daughter as she is shelling peas at the kitchen... Read more

Published on February 14, 2009 by Manola Sommerfeld

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Novel
This is a wonderful, entertaining novel of women relationships. It is set in the rural South. I really enjoyed it.

Published on November 27, 2006 by Andrea

1.0 out of 5 stars A Cure for Dreams is a Nightmare!
I gave this book 1 star because zero was not an option. I read a lot and this is the worse book I've read in a long time. Read more

Published on February 15, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Small is more in this little masterpiece
A Gibbons' classic, beautiful, upbeat, poignant.
The sound of Southern women's voices talking, talking, talking comes through loud and clear, and you get the impression that... Read more

Published on April 9, 2003 by Peggy Vincent

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book about women
This was the second book I read of Kaye Gibbons and I enjoyed it very much. Ms. Gibbons has quite a grip on the Southern experience and depicts it well in this story. Read more

Published on January 13, 2000 by belinda izat

4.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book!
I read ELLEN FOSTER,and A VIRTUOUS WOMAN, and thought that they were excellent books. A CURE FOR DREAMS was not nearly as "deep" as the other two, but equally as... Read more

Published on May 15, 1999

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WHEN MY MOTHER WAS A YOUNG GIRL SHE spent the pinks of summer evenings sitting on the banks of the Brownies Creek, where it flows into the Cumberland River. Read the first page

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Polly Deal, Milk Farm Road, Bell County, Luther Miracle, Amanda Bethune, John Carroll, White Lake, Bridget O'Cadhain, Odessa Hightower, Roy Duplin, World War, Sade Duplin

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