Review: An expansive rambling writing that will shock you, thrill you, confuse you, etc.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 8, 2014
Akley writes a novel that will start to become one of those time honored classics that teachers will ask students to read so that they can have a discussion group about the text.  The story is of a family and it's history and origin.  It bridges so many topics that it sometimes is difficult to keep up on where it is headed.There are so many characters that you should probably grab paper and pencil and keep track of everyone.  You will find at times that you are a bit confused.  Well, just re-read that short section, stop, ponder, and then ask yourself how it integrates into the larger story.  You will then be able to get back on track.This is not a quick and easy read.  It is long and at times tedious.  But if you stick with it you will see life lived in real form.  No holding back, the grit, the dirt, the ugly and at times the best of drama that you could ask for.Enjoy!