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really enjoyed the descriptive way that this author writes, Stony Kill is a fantastic read, a beautifully written novel, I was transported into the world of Joss, the heroine, and her complicated family, The author has a real talent for developing settings through specific detail and observation, The cultural references of various eras and the dialogue were terrific, It felt like the author had to have been there and done that to know, I loved how the action flowed between past and present so seamlessly, The vivid language made it feel like watching a movie, And the central heartbreak of the book, the sadness and secrets that this family has carried for decades, is made all the more powerful by the reader's connection to these fully developed characters.
The author clearly has a keen eye for human behavior and shows us what this family is all about in an affecting way.
Like all great books, Stony Kill is bound to touch readers who can relate to one aspect or many of the messy, less than perfect family dynamics.
There's no glorification here we get an honest depiction of how easy it is for simple acts to haunt people far into the future and how life can change on a dime.
I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys novels that are both literary and highly relatable, These characters and this story will stay with me, I think Stony Kill is an amazing book, rich with beautiful language and a deep understanding of complex relationships through the portrayal of a young woman named Joss, coming to terms with the loss of her Mother, old family secrets and a dysfunction that reaches out from the past and affects her life as a young woman.
This is shown brilliantly with the back and forth between Joss's experiences as ayear old girl and the repercussions of past events and her struggles as a thirtysomething year old.


The characters seem more like memories of real people than made up characters in a book, In fact the whole story, setting and people take on a realness that transcends the pages, feeling like you have actually been there and met them.
It's a real page turner the story propels forward almost effortlessly and I found myself finishing it in just a few sittings.
The themes are more than relevant in today's world and the sorrow of the book is both heightened and made richer and deeper by the truly beautiful and surprising ending which I won't give away!

The writing is superbly descriptive and has a very lyrical qualitysome sentences and paragraphs just beg to be read aloud.
One of my favorites, which also captures the intense anger Joss feels as a child goes, "I glared at the back of his head as he walked away and wished the sun would melt him all over his putrid tomato plants.
Or that some young green tendril would grow oh so wicked and wise and bend its spiny arm round and round his haggard neck until it turned gray and broke.
In the snap of a branch, Clonk. His head fallen off like one of his rotten, overripe tomatoes, Rolling and rotting beneath his Big Boys and Beefsteaks, "

I highly recommend this book the story itself, the characters including the wise and wonderful Miss Euphrates leap off the page.
The writing is stunningly crafted and a joy to read Do yourself a favor and give this book a read.
The story of Joss Ryckman's journey to confront her past, one carved by deep family secrets, steeped in violent tragedy and yet laced with joyful childhood recollections, is complex and complicated.
Therefore, it's a good thing such a spellbinding tale is written by the hand of such a gifted storyteller.
In this fine debut novel, Marie White Small not only masterfully carries us from Pageall the way through to a suspenseful and satisfying conclusion, but she leaves us hoping for many more novels that will transport us so fully and vividly as Stony Kill does.
Harsh realities, insight into the human condition and elegant, spoton prose makes this book a real treat, Read the first chapter and try to stop: I dare you, This book took me a very long time to read, There's nothing wrong with it exactly, it just isn't my type of book, It's like a leisurely walk through the park, When I go walking, I like to get from point A to point B as efficiently as possible, I feel like this book lacked a clear purpose, describing scenes and situations simply for the sake of describing them rather than furthering the plot.
Probably some people enjoy slow and savory reads like this, but I learned it's not really my jam, Overall, this was a beautifully written book: the perfect lazy summer read, I liked how thoroughly I

got to know the characters, who were quite wellrounded,

The main criticism I had was that I wanted to pick up the pacequite a bit, I enjoyed the meandering pace for awhile, but by about halfway through, I started to get a little impatient, which is probably my personality showing through more than anything.
The book starts out with a murder that happens at Stony Kill, then flashforwards to our main character, In my opinion, this murder scene is misleading, It makes it seem like the book will have an element of whodunnit mystery, when in reality, its a very different type of story.
I spent the rest of the book wondering what that scene had to do with the story I was reading, and honestly, the main reason I stuck it out and finished the book was because I stubbornly wanted to know the resolution for the opening scene.


My criticisms, however, are not indicative of the quality of this book, The writing is strong and beautiful and is probably the perfect fit for many readers, Its not exactly my cup of tea, but that doesnt mean its not someone elses!

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I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I read this because I am in awe of the author as a person and knew that whether this story was my 'cup of tea' or not, it would be a book to pay attention to.
Perhaps one of the most important tales in this current climate,

The message to me: Guns kill innocent people, Whether by design, whether by mistake, The result is the same, It will affect all involved for the rest of their lives,

The story itself is a tale of personal tragedy, of sadness, and of hope for possible redemption.
It has a father who wishes for a son and imposes his designs for the boy on his daughter.
It has the bond of friendship between children that made me think of something akin to Huckleberry Finn, and the plight of the central character to move beyond a history that never wants to let go of her.


It also has the most wonderful character in Miss Euphrates, I would not spoil it for you, but she made the story for me, I am on purpose avoiding retelling the story, That is for you the reader to find out yourself,

I will say that the POV isn't my thing, I am not a huge fan of first person and flashbacks, but they are combined to show the imprint of present life on past and vice versa.
But what is undeniable is the power with which Marie White Small writes, This is a book that, like it or not, should have you reading cover to cover,
Stony Kill is a beautifully written book, with wellrealized characters, especially vivid physical descriptions and a compelling story of unfathomable pain the generosity and wisdom of empathy.
If I am ever able to get through Stony Kill I will write a more complete review, At the present time all I can say about it is it jumps all over the place and is hard to follow.
The opening line was badly written and made me wonder if the author knew how to lead the reader into her story.
I didn't much care for the protagonist and didn't feel like I cared much about the story she wanted to tell.
It is the main problem as to why I am having so much trouble giving any of my valuable time in continuing to read further.
I did jump around hoping for a place to settle where I would want to continue with following what was happening in the characters lives.
I didn't find any jumping off points to lead me back in, It is sitting on my reading shelf, Maybe on a rainy day when I want to take a break from my own writing I will give it another go.
I am stubborn. An example of my persistence is, I even liked and watched the film Ishtar, Nobody liked that much either but I thought it was hysterically funny, So I am determined to figure out why the author of Stony Kill bothered with the telling of her tale involving a revelation from her mother's death bed regarding a murder I am told doesn't get explained until the end of the book.
If I were writing this story, I would revolve it around the murder and turn it into a mystery, rather than making it a dragging through the boredom of a literary novel that doesn't in any way resemble any of the great literary novels I have read in my life time so far, and intend to continue to read further into that field, as well as the other genres that I love.


I felt I forced myself to read as far as I was able, My intention was to torture myself looking for the best of the book, Unfortunately, I never was able to find the best, I cannot recommend this book unless you are desperate to read something and have nothing else from which to choose.
Sorry to say I was disappointed, I really wanted this to be good but it was not, jk.