A novel of an Appalachian town, the diverse locals who make it home, an influx of white nationalists trying to take over, and the ways in which the battle brings out our light.
Unfolds the fates of family and friendship when ordinary people are dragooned into political action. Ms. ffitch does not conceal her personal sympathies—it’s safe to assume she is not on the side of the white supremacists—but she isn’t preachy. Her complicated story reflects the cacophony of a town where everyone has their own idea of what is right.
...ffitch imbues her second novel with sorrowful humor, insight and a little trepidation. Yes, her crunchy granola people can be ridiculous, but even at their messiest, their hearts are in the right place. Avalon, Rise is a humane and timely work that you’ll remember.
