Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress
I've read a slew of mediocre novels lately. When that happens I am usually very annoyed for devoting so much time to something I didn't enjoy. I decided it was time for something out of the ordinary, something light, funny, likeable. I'd been eyeing Georgia Bottoms at the bookstore for awhile. The cover is so cute and besides I have a very dear friend named Georgia. And much to my surprise, when I went to the clubhouse library in the community where I live, to donate all my uninteresting books that I didn't want taking up space on my shelves, I found a copy of Georgia Bottoms. I snapped it up, because what's not to like about a free book?
I fell in love with Georgia Bottoms from page one. She's a southern gal, from Six Points, Alabama, who loves to cook, and I don't mean just dinner. Long before she was born, her grandmother changed the family name from Butts to Bottoms. That says just about all that needs to said about Georgia and her family. Brother enjoys going out for a drink after his court ordered AA meeting each week. Little Mama, her mother, is showing signs of dementia. And Georgia never misses a Sunday in church even though she's not a believer. In a small town like Six Points, it's crucial to keep her image squeaky clean.
Georgia Bottoms is delightful. The characters are so expertly created, I wanted to visit Six Points to meet them. Georgia is sassy and witty with a big dose of Southern charm. I couldn't help but like her. The author has a magic touch when it comes to humor. The lines that made me laugh the hardest were slipped in when I least expected it. The story moved along seamlessly and Georgia Bottoms was exactly what I need to restore my faith. Bottoms up for Georgia Bottoms!
I've read a slew of mediocre novels lately. When that happens I am usually very annoyed for devoting so much time to something I didn't enjoy. I decided it was time for something out of the ordinary, something light, funny, likeable. I'd been eyeing Georgia Bottoms at the bookstore for awhile. The cover is so cute and besides I have a very dear friend named Georgia. And much to my surprise, when I went to the clubhouse library in the community where I live, to donate all my uninteresting books that I didn't want taking up space on my shelves, I found a copy of Georgia Bottoms. I snapped it up, because what's not to like about a free book?
I fell in love with Georgia Bottoms from page one. She's a southern gal, from Six Points, Alabama, who loves to cook, and I don't mean just dinner. Long before she was born, her grandmother changed the family name from Butts to Bottoms. That says just about all that needs to said about Georgia and her family. Brother enjoys going out for a drink after his court ordered AA meeting each week. Little Mama, her mother, is showing signs of dementia. And Georgia never misses a Sunday in church even though she's not a believer. In a small town like Six Points, it's crucial to keep her image squeaky clean.
Georgia Bottoms is delightful. The characters are so expertly created, I wanted to visit Six Points to meet them. Georgia is sassy and witty with a big dose of Southern charm. I couldn't help but like her. The author has a magic touch when it comes to humor. The lines that made me laugh the hardest were slipped in when I least expected it. The story moved along seamlessly and Georgia Bottoms was exactly what I need to restore my faith. Bottoms up for Georgia Bottoms!
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