Lori's Reviews > The Gods of Green County: A Novel

Best book I've read this year, by a mile.

And to think I almost turned down the review copy because it was pitched as historical fiction and a murder mystery... which are two of the most effective ways to ensure I say nope, not for me, that's a hard pass. But you guys, seriously! This book was so unexpectedly everything I absolutely love about small press fiction!

It's set in rural Arkansas in the 20's and revolves around a young man named Buddy who was shot to death by the town's sheriff and Coralee, Buddy's sister, who is deeply and emotionally rocked by the loss. Told in the alternating viewpoints of Coralee, her husband Earl, and Leroy the laywer, we quickly come to realize that there's more to the story than what was originally told, and it appears the town itself is hiding a whole lot of dark secrets.

It's ridiculous how good this book is! Do yourself a favor and pick it up. Don't read the jacket copy. Just trust me. You're going to love it.

And uhm, hello. That COVER?!?!