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As I started this book, I had a feeling in my gut that said..."this is not going to end well". This is a hard story, and probably so true for many who returned from World War II, and for black families in the "Jim Crow South" (and the white families as well) Each chapter is told by a different character and Jordan captures their separate voices perfectly. You could "hear" their background, the cadence of their language, their acceptance of what life had dealt them...what they could and could not expect or hope for. From the atrocities of War to the atrocities at home.

There are strong characters in this story and they are all bound up together. They have hopes and dreams, and are disappointed often. There is little joy in the Mississippi Delta. This is beautifully written and carries the reader to a time not so long ago. It is in no way feel good, but it is honest...and no, it does not end well. 4.5 stars