Shem Creek: A Lowcountry Tale (Lowcountry Tales) | Dorothea Benton Frank

Shem Creek: A Lowcountry Tale (Lowcountry Tales) | Dorothea Benton Frank | Dorthea is the best

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	Shem Creek: A Lowcountry Tale (Lowcountry Tales) Dorothea Benton Frank Berkley, 2005 - 384 pages average customer review:based on 48 reviews view larger image
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The new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Isle of Palms...

a brilliant story of friendship, love and making fresh starts!

With her trademark casual and conversational style of writing, Dorothea Benton Frank has the magical knack of pulling the reader directly into the setting, making it feel as though the characters are friends and neighbors, and the low country of South Carolina is home. I have a particular fondness for stories that are centered around a restaurant, and the Italian flare added a special touch. As someone in a similar stage of life as Linda, I held a special appreciation for her plight, especially in her relationships with her daughters, which was very realistically portrayed when compared to the interactions of my daughters with myself and with each other. I don't understand the negative comments in other reviews, as I loved this book and thought it provided wonderful and heartwarming reading!

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Dorthea is the best

When it comes to story plot, driving it and funny characters that are believable, loveable, and down to earth, this is the book to buy. I have read all of her books and never once been let down. Shem creek will sit in your heart forever and you will find yourself re-reading it.

MAKES ME WANT TO TAKE A TRIP TO SOUTH CAROLINA ~~~

This was an enjoyable book. The characters were all good. Who wouldn't love to have a group of loving, caring, go out-of-their-way-for-you family and friends always there for you? What a support group!!!!

The move from New Jersey to South Carolina, the new job, new school, new friends, and experiences brought forth in this book all added up to a good read!!! Can't you just imagine being transplanted from NJ to SC? That would be a huge difference in everything! The language differences alone were fun to read! You know -- y'all as oppossed to you guys!!!!

Even though you can pretty much figure out parts of the book; ie, who would end up loving who, where things were headed -- there were plenty of surprises and a good plot to keep your interest.

Ms. Frank never disappoints! Linda's life change at a time when she sorely needed it probably hits home to many a woman! Her relationship with her teenage daughters DID, I am positive, hit home with everyone and anyone who has ever had a teenager living with them under the same roof. Lord help us all!!!

This book was very enjoyable and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Ms. Frank's description of the beaches, weather, smells, and sights makes me want to shuck it all and move to a slower, easier life-style. Thanks Ms. Frank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks -- Pam.

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A great summer read!

Yes, I agree with other reviewers that this book is sometimes predictable. A divorced mother of two girls chucks the rat race in NJ to return to her roots in Shem Creek, not far from Charleston. Nevertheless, I think that she creates interesting characters and develops them well. So what if happiness waits at the end of the road? It's a light and lovely story.

Location, location, location

That about sums it up. I was sooooo looking forward to this one coming out. The cover is beautiful and beckons with such promise. South Carolina - what could be better? Unfortunately, this was probably one of Dottie's most boring novels.

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