Isle of Palms (Lowcountry Tales)

The first few pages of this story was very slow reading, but once I got used to the casual and conversational narrative, and the local dialect, I became deeply engrossed in Anna's colorful life story. The setting was awesome, and the secondary characters were delightful! I'd definitely rank this as one of the best books I've read this year!

Please, please don't miss reading this book! It's hilarious, charming, and so so low country. I've read all of Dorothea Benton Frank's books, and this is the best one yet. It kept me laughing and intrigued from beginning to end. I loved Anna! What a survivor! Life may have dealt her a few lemons but she sure knew how to make lemonade. I also loved the flamboyant Jim, crazy Lucy and Brigette, the Bronx bomber who so quickly adapts to life on the Isle of Palms. The only problem with this book is that it ended too soon. Please keep them coming, Ms. Frank, you're the best!

This is the third book and the third time I was held hostage by this author's words! I loved this book so much that I couldn't get a lick of work done until I finished it! The characters are deeply defined to the extent where I find I am missing them. I want to go to the Isle of Palms and have my hair done by Anna herself! Great story! I only wish there were more Jims in this world!! :::sign:::

As it pours outside my Manhattan apartment window--for what it seems like the 90th consecutive day--my favorite escape has been in the pages of ISLE OF PALMS. Anna's voice, the quirky characters, and the warm, salty breeze from the beach by Anna's house have enveloped me in their southerness and I am content to just cuddle up on my leather sofa with a really good book. I almost don't mind the pitter patter of rain on my metal windowpane, it provides a certain rhythmic backdrop, drowning out all other city noises, so that I can be more easily transported to the Isle of Palms and all she has to offer. Ms. Frank certainly has a way with words and relaying emotions on paper and, while the story is multi-leveled--as are the characters--reading this book is a breeze. A perfect beach read.

Hello-she's baaaaaaaack- that low country lovin, livin, writin, Dorothea Benton Frank.As with her previous 2 releases, ISLE OF PALMS, is also set in the author's beloved birthplace region and is a tribute to everything from it's salty marshes to it's eccentric inhabitants.IOP is the author's best book yet.Frank provides equal parts drama, southern heritage and razor sharp one liners(reminiscent of Jersey girl, Evanovich).The character of Anna Lutz Abbot is richly layered and supported by an ensemble cast that is flawed,but,loving and loyal.Anna's narrative is truly southern as well as sassy!After reading all 3 of Frank's books, I have added a much needed, soul feeding, low country visit to my 'things to do before I die list.'The 2 days spent reading this book was a long over due treat and well worth the wait since PLANTATION. My only regret is I didn't have my feet and backside firmly planted in the sandy beaches of South Carolina while reading it!