Appalachian Justice by Melinda Clayton tells the story of a Wilhelmina Platte a.k.a. Billy May from the time when her dad died in the mines to her death and everything in between. It shows the ugly side of people as well as the compassionate side. It also has the lesson that people will help if you let them in.
I have to confess I love the format that this story is written in. It’s told from Billy May’s memories as she is dying. Sifting through her memoires is like reading a diary. The characters are well rounded and they jump at you throughout the story. When she is remembering the mountain itself you can picture it in your mind very easily. There were times (especially toward the end) that I felt I was there.
Melinda Clayton did a wonderful job and I hope to read more of her work.
4.5 of 5 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
