Review of Kisatchie Voices

[Eagle Adastra]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Kisatchie Voices" by J. C. Oliver.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The book Kisatchie Voices by J. C. Oliver started during the boom days of the sawmill. Joshua’s wife died, which made him helpless and furious. Joshua is the breadwinner of his family and takes a lot of responsibility, but he is a drunkard. Oscar is another young adult who worked diligently to do all the work he wanted to do and to provide for his family. Emma is a young lady with little help and struggles to feed her dad. She was introduced to work by Tom Rocker’s wife, and the work became her lifeguard.

Emma met Hughes. Emma is the daughter of Joshua. Hughes lives with Tom and Flora. They soon became friends, and their friendship metamorphosed into a great romance. Then, it is time for Hughes to go, and Emma cannot live with the memory of losing him. Hugh, Scott, and Ellis are friends; their actions got them into trouble with the damage to Carmichael’s car. This trouble caused Emma great pain. What is the pain? Did she recover from the pain? How did it happen? Readers will find the answers in the book.

I like how Emma surmounted her troubles and got a new life in New Orleans. She worked hard and started her professional career. The career will be a mystery to the readers. The writing style is descriptive and inviting. The readers are welcome to understand the story from an inquisitorial point of view. The narrative is slow-paced but still very engaging. The storyline is intriguing. The narration is the positive aspect of the book. I enjoyed the flow.

Reading the book at my leisure was the best decision that I made. There is nothing to dislike about the book. It interests me. I did not find any negative aspects to the book. It is engaging and relatable. The editing is flawless. Emma’s friendship with Mercedes and Lavenia is an example of true friendship.

I will give the book Kisatchie Voices by J. C. Oliver 5 out of 5 stars. The reasons for my rating are above. I would recommend the book to lovers of books on family growth and history. The narrative is exceptional. Readers of good literary work will enjoy the book.

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[Martin Shae]

Kisatchie Voices by J.C. Oliver is set during the sawmill boom days and follows the intertwined lives of its characters. Joshua, a grieving and furious widower, struggles with alcoholism while bearing the weight of his family's responsibilities. Emma, his daughter, works tirelessly to support her father and finds solace through a job introduced by Tom Rocker’s wife. Her friendship with Hughes blossoms into a profound romance, only to be tested when he must leave. The actions of Hughes, Scott, and Ellis lead to trouble, causing Emma significant pain. How she copes and whether she recovers forms the crux of this compelling narrative.

[Uzoma Ezeme]

The book is more moral than conventional. It presents real-life situations and the characters' solutions in solving their problem. More family-based information is included in the book. It is a good piece for all families. The book is interesting and captivating.