Cold Sassy Tree is a story about family, growing up, the influence of "modernity," and faith. Will Tweedy, the narrator, tells how his grandfather, Mr. Blakeslee, marries the milliner in his store only three weeks after his grandmother died, much to the dismay and embarrassment of his family and the town.
Miss Love, the new wife, suffers under the presumptions, gossip and snubbing of the town, but learns to love Mr. Blaskeslee and gets a family in the process.
The story is told from the perspective of 14 year old Will Tweedy as he goes through the trials and tribulations of being a teenager at the turn of the century in Georgia. It addresses racial and class issues as well as the effect of modern machinery (such as automobiles and grammophones) on society.
Well written, very lovingly told, this is a great story. The dialect can be difficult to interpret at times, but it's worth it.
Recommended, especially for lovers of Southern fiction.
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