Review: Great story line....needs more dialect research
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 15, 2014
I write this with the understanding that Mrs. Warren is what we "GRITS" call "not from around here".  I will be the first to admit she tried, that much is obvious.  The story line is wonderful, love it (and I give her kudos for not Brit-ifying the story).  Like many of the better fellow reviews, I think this has a great premise. HOWEVER, the dialect is a little distracting; mainly the use of 'y'all'; 'Y'all' is literally short for 'you all,' so it is a plural colloquialism which this book uses - to an alarming degree - as a singular noun.  It's downright distracting, and I found myself skimming just to keep from getting confused.  If you can ignore this and you are not squeamish about fictional adultery, I highly recommend you go for it.  If not, refrain.