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leasttorque's review against another edition
2.0
This was just a bit better than ok for me, 2.5 stars rounded down. I almost kicked it to the curb after the first few pages but persisted and it definitely got more readable. I enjoyed the story most of the way, and the different perspectives in each part. But melodrama prevailed, to my chagrin, with a predictable ending. Also some annoying tropes and lack of depth. More pages were needed to flesh out this story.
jeukee's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
marisolea's review
5.0
Qué bien hilado todo, qué intensa la historia. Una historia contada por cuatro personas distintas, cada una de las cuales enlaza con la historia anterior y nos lleva un poco más adelante hasta saberlo todo y hasta ese desenlace tan tremendo. Totalmente recomendable.
kgsicko's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kris_mccracken's review against another edition
4.0
A dark slice of rural life (and death) in a tiny South Carolina town of the 1950s. Told in five (well, four and a teeny-weeny other bit) parts, from five perspectives, this is an effectively unfolding of a disappearance/ possible murder.
Five distinctive, yet utterly convincing, Appalachian voices recount the tale of infidelity, jealousy and betrayal, and the drama is both heart breaking and liberating. Large and small tragedies unfold as Rash writes beautifully while maintaining the critical suspense of the central mystery. As each character reveals their own fears and secrets, the tension builds quietly and effectively.
Ruggedly beautiful, I wasn’t particularly taken by the denouement, but it did little to change my overall enthusiasm for the book. I loved it. Hugely recommended!
Five distinctive, yet utterly convincing, Appalachian voices recount the tale of infidelity, jealousy and betrayal, and the drama is both heart breaking and liberating. Large and small tragedies unfold as Rash writes beautifully while maintaining the critical suspense of the central mystery. As each character reveals their own fears and secrets, the tension builds quietly and effectively.
Ruggedly beautiful, I wasn’t particularly taken by the denouement, but it did little to change my overall enthusiasm for the book. I loved it. Hugely recommended!
isiloaranel's review against another edition
4.0
Not something I would normally pick up and read for fun, since it is far out of my usual genres, but One Foot in Eden was very good. I suppose it helped to motivate me to read this that I have met Ron Rash and this was the book he signed for me. I read this and kept in the back of my mind to pay attention to his style and how he accomplished things, since Ron Rash was on of the authors we focused on in my last creative writing class. I really liked how he told parts of the same story from the points of view of different characters. I think this structure really kept the novel interesting. If you like Southern Gothic, I highly recommend this book. And, even if you don't, I recommend it anyway, especially if you're wanting to write anything. A great read.
llesky's review against another edition
5.0
I'm looking forward to reading another Ron Rash! What a great book!