Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster BoyClarion Books
In the early 1900s on Malaga Island, off the coast of a small town in Maine, Lizzie Bright Griffin and her community of unwanted Negroes have built a life for themselves. Turner Buckminster, recently moved to Phippsburg and being the new Reverand's son, finds himself to be watched and judged like a hawk by the locals. He soon finds a friend in Lizzie but much to the dismay of the townspeople. It is high on their political agenda to drive the people from Malaga Island to allow for tourism to become the next business venture. Turner suddenly finds himself thrown in the midst of a political battle where he is forced to choose what he believes to be right and must stand for it; however, the cost may be higher then he is willing to pay.
WARNING: Not applicable for this book.
Personal Opinion:
I think this is a great book for telling it how it really is. The story of Malaga Island and the people of Phippsburg driving the inhabitants away is true. However, like most stories involving personal gain at the cost of others, the book is sad. But it says it how it is. I have mixed feelings about it. I liked that it wasn't fluff, but I just can't say that I absolutely loved it because I just don't absolutely love books that are pretty sad. It was written well and if you aren't bothered by unfortunate and unfair circumstances, I would recommend this book.
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