Title: The Unquiet Earth Author: Denise Giardina type of book: Historical Fiction call number: Fic - place this book on hold -

This book is strong in character, story, language and setting.

Summary:
Spanning from the Great Depression through the 1980s, this novel continues the story started in Storming Heaven. The reader follows the lives of the descendants of Rondal Lloyd, Carrie Bishop, and other characters from the first novel, as they still struggle against the coal companies and try to maintain a decent life in the coal towns.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
As with the first book, the characters are vivid. The language is superb, with the dialect of Appalachia clear and beautiful, ringing off the pages into the reader's mind. The description of Appalachia and the description of the time period make the story and the people in it come alive.

I have an interest in West Virginia history. Although this is a work of fiction, it is an accurate portrayal of life in Appalachia during that time period, making it a wonderful example of historical fiction.

Other suggested reading:

First read Storming Heaven

Also try The Midwife's Tale by Gretchen Moran Laskas.

Employee Initials: ALSM Review Date: May 2003

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