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Straight From Wideman's Heart,
This review is from: The Homewood Books (Hardcover)
These are books that are difficult, emotional, and come from Wideman's heart. Many of the characters are real people in Wideman's family, and although the books are fiction, the action and dialogue seems real, which is part of his goal. Any book can be read first, but the order that seems most appropriate relating to the events is "Damballah," "Sent for You Yesterday," and "Hiding Place." Characters such as Mother Bess, John French, and Brother Tate become memorable instantly as they struggle to survive in a community (Homewood) that is dying each year. Sometimes parts of these books are hard to follow since there are no quotation marks for dialogue, but once familiar with this style, reading becomes easier. The best book in my opinion is "Sent for You Yesterday" because of its complex themes and characters, such as the voiceless albino Brother Tate. I highly recommend the trilogy to all readers who want reading that challenges your mind and values.
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The Homewood Books by John Edgar Wideman (Hardcover - March 26, 1992)
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