Monday, January 15, 2018

Only a Hummingbird Flies Backward by John J. Quick


Summary:


     A racial divide threatens to split apart a small southern town in 1967: a white child disappears, a community market burns to the ground, and a young black man stands accused of both crimes. When an elderly grandmother attempts to hide an old family secret, she unwittingly pushes her grandchildren into the middle of a dark tale of violence, deception, prejudice, and redemption, as Boo Radley's shadow appears in the less innocent 60s.


My Thoughts:


     Only a Hummingbird is a thought provoking novel with a good mystery element that will keep you guessing.  It is reminiscent of To Kill a Mockingbird in the evoking of childhood fears and innocence while dealing with tough, adult issues.  I will say that the beginning could use a bit more of an introduction so that you get a better feel for your main character and whose point of view you are seeing things through.
     A clever, short read that will keep you engaged with interesting characters and enough twists and turns to keep things lively!  


Author's Good Reads page: 


https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/40578.John_J_Quick

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