Serena

Serena's character was compelling at first but then kind of ridiculous and less nuanced at the end. Or maybe that's just because I got to know her better and she lost her mysterious appeal! Rash's writing about the landscape and the people transported me to the Smokies, and the many depictions of the process and result of timber clearcutting just made my heart ache. Still, a great read, especially if you love NC Appalachian landscape, history and colorful characters.