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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story
John Berendt
This book, now 30 years old, is still a worthwhile read for those interested in a deep and detailed story line. Berendt does a wonderful job on character descriptions and grants you the privilege to observe them while feeling like you are sitting on a bench in Savannah.
The book chronicles a time when Berendt lived in Savannah, Georgia during a murder trial in the 1980s. It is about Savannah, its history, and the people who live there… the story is rich, steamy, lush, and eccentric. Based on the lives of real people (names & descriptions were changed) along with their lifestyles, this book inspires an interest to find all that you can about Savannah.
Reviewed by Carol Lichtenbaum
January 10, 2024
So many books, so little time. Right, right - we’ve all heard it many times. Hummingbird's new BOOK SHORTS will present book reviews you can read in a minute and capture the essence of the story, thumbnail reviews that hopefully will entice you into your next read. I read constantly. My tastes vary, so I’ll review books that I love, not necessarily current books. Other HB contributors will review books that follow their interests, both newly published and past. All in all, we’ll review books we think are captivating, compelling, unputdownable. If you’re looking for a good book to take to the beach, make that long commute shorter, or curl up with, hopefully our reviews will help you find it. Lynda Bernard
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