3.5 out of 5 stars
A CUP OF DUST is a deep story depicting a difficult time in
history. Slow-paced but moving.
Life is difficult in Oklahoma in the 1930s, but Pearl Spence
knows that her father, Sheriff Tom Spence will always make things right. She
feels safe and loved, even though the Dust Bowl has turned the town of Red
River into a desolate place. But when a stranger comes to town, Pearl feels
wary. Eddie talks like he knows her, and always seems to be around. She tries
to keep her distance, but he even finds his way into her home. Pearl knows the
stranger is up to no good, but he threatens her in order to keep her quiet. She
struggles with what she’s seen, and what she’s been told, but no one can
convince her Eddie is good. And, it’s up to her to convince her father that
Eddie’s really bad.
I enjoyed A CUP OF DUST, though at times, it was difficult
to read. I love suspense and intrigue, but I guess since it was wrapped around
a ten-year-old girl, at times, it felt disturbing. The author did a great job
painting a picture of what it was like during this time in America history. And
the characters were diverse and well fleshed out. A good story, a meaningful
story, but not a story for those looking only for light reading.
Book provided for review purposes.
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