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Right Side of the River, The

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Pinckney is a master of character development, making his anacdotes of local residents more humorous than just the incident alone. He delves into the mindset and lifestyle of the island residents; rednecks, slave decendants, half-breeds, and transplanted outsiders; their Gullah roots, religion and superstitions (voodoo), politics, social structure, and lifestyle. There is a lot of lowcountry history to be learned in a series of funny and amusing stories. I liked this book so much I purchased a second copy for a friend's birthday and two more of Pinckney's titles for myself.

Pinckney's tongue drips with imagery and imagination bringing to life a vibrant, eventful yet unique South Carolina island. He brings out personalities who could and do only live on a remote bridgeless island yet they survive thanks to the development that has brought jobs and revenue to the Gullah and artisan community. This book will be enjoyed by hundreds at the pool as they dip their toes into the historically rich Daufuskie Island for vacation.

This book is a fantastic journey into the lives of the people still lucky enough to live on an Island called Daufuskie, unfortunately "Developers" thought It was a good idea to build a gated community and a golf course, hopefully the good Doctor B will work his magic and keep them away! Once again a great book by Roger Pickney.

Someone please help me here....the description calls Daufuskie undeveloped. I guess three 3 gated communities that own 2/3's of the island isnt development...there may not be commercial retail on any corner but to call this island undeveloped is not exactly telling the truth...the gated communities cater to their clientele who do not go there for shopping....condos, hotels, homes, gyms, restuarants, bars, swimming pools, golf courses, spas....