Karen White is one of my favorite authors and her latest book surely did not disappoint. A Long Time Gone is set in the Mississippi Delta area and as in many of Karen White's books, the setting plays an integral part in the story. The plot unfolds through three unique voices, Vivien in the present day, Carol Lynne in the 1960s and Adelaide in the 1920s. The author draws a clear picture of the different time periods presented and I found the historical aspects very interesting. She explores multi-generational family relationships and does so with authenticity. The book drew me in from the beginning and I became involved with each character's journey.
I was able to attend a book talk/signing by the author in St. Peters, Missouri. It was interesting to hear more about how she developed the story and her plans for future writing projects. One person asked her how she goes about writing a book like this from the various different perspectives, i.e., does she write them as we read it, or does she write Vivien's story and then write Adelaide's story. She said she writes the story as we read it since she herself doesn't always know exactly how the story will end up. I would recommend this book to book clubs and anyone who enjoys historical fiction.
I was able to attend a book talk/signing by the author in St. Peters, Missouri. It was interesting to hear more about how she developed the story and her plans for future writing projects. One person asked her how she goes about writing a book like this from the various different perspectives, i.e., does she write them as we read it, or does she write Vivien's story and then write Adelaide's story. She said she writes the story as we read it since she herself doesn't always know exactly how the story will end up. I would recommend this book to book clubs and anyone who enjoys historical fiction.
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