Virginia Lovers

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Summary: A gripping read, with a touch of the poet in the writing
Review: Michael Parker has always written lyrically and poetically. But in this novel his storytelling acumen and talent have risen to equal heights with his talent for imagery and character description. I loved this book! This is not a "Southern novel"; this is a story of family, tragedy and redemption, passages and human character, which happens to be set in a small town in the south. This novel should appeal to anyone who loves a good story but also understands the importance of family and the roles we play in family. Read this book!

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Summary: This Book is for Lovers of Story
Review: Michael Parker makes brave, difficult choices in this novel. While the protagonists live and wander in the South, this story, in part about acceptance of a homosexual son, is taking place all over the world, today as much as it did back in the 70s. The time markers give the story an authoritative texture familiar to any reader over twenty-five. While Parker mines the emotional and spiritual, he makes sure that things happen throughout the book and reader won't be able to help getting wrapped up in the plot. Indeed I wish I could have spent more time with the characters. Very worthwhile.