Making Waves

I really enjoyed the author's style of writing from each character's viewpoint. The style reminds me of Sue Monk Kidd's "The Secret Life of Bees." It held me in its grip until the very end, which was the only disappointing part. I wish the author would have spent more time developing the ending. It all happened too abruptly. I thought this story could have gone on much longer. I'd love to see her write a sequel.

What hooked me was that the characters are so real, so small-southern-town that I could identify with each of them (although I would have loved to read Tim's account). What stayed with me though, was the ending. It was completely unexpected and I re-read the last section several times. I don't want to give anything away but if you read this story you won't be sorry.

this book is short, easy to read, and funny in a real understated way, so i didn't expect to keep thinking about it (especially the ending) long after I finished reading it. my book club read and discussed it, and many of us felt the same way. the characters were colorful and interesting, especially aunt della. it's different than any of the books the book club has read lately, but we really enjoyed it.

I search the shelves of bookstores looking for somthing entertaining, informative and well written. Sandra Conroy - yes, she's Pat's wife - is a huge talent whose day in the sun is about to dawn! I loved her book - and I bought 10 copies for friends. In a word, it's simply wonderful.

I picked up Making Waves in Zion when I was home with the flu, and by the time I reached page 100, I forgot that I was sick! Set in the small Alabama town of Zion, this clever book features 4 different first person narratives, all in a unique southern dialect, and each of the narrators represents a different aspect of modern rural culture. As someone who was raised in a small town, I could identify the characters as my old neighbors and friends. The language and imagery was mesmerizing, and the characters practically breathed with their own motivations and desires. Plus, the book is stocked with outrageous scenes that were truly funny. I look forward to reading future works by Ms. Ray, since I recognize in her the potential to recapture the southern voices that fade with every passing year.