Another good story from Mary Alice Monroe! The shrimping industry is such a vital business in the Carolinas and this story delves into the men and women whose lives are directly involved with shrimping. So much information is given that I at times was overwhelmed. However, it was never to the point that it was technical, just woven into the story that I found it completely interesting and was amazed as to how much time and effort is put into catching shrimp. Also how dangerous this can be.The characters were believable and you can put yourself in their shoes. If you have ever been to this area you can just see the shrimp boats going out before dusk and arriving back at the end of their day. Wonderful read!!!I could not put the book down and wanted to read to make sure the outcome of the main character so that I read until 2:00am and then finally fell asleep with the book in my hands. I started this book and really wanted to like it. I got about 3/4 of the way through and the book just lost steam to me. In the beginning there was a lot of history provided to really build character development. Then it felt like the author decided she just needed to finish the book and the ending felt very hurried. There were many story lines left hanging that could have been hashed out further, in my opinion. I also did not like how it ended at all.
Shrimping in the low country! Such sweet memories!!
—kitkat28
This is a wonderful story ! I love Mary 's books !
—cherig
not my most favorite of hers, but readable.
—Dhosuroo
Excellent!! Couldn't put it down.
—fanyny
A good, good story.
—jenkev3
