The South Is Round: Contemplations of a 21st Century Redneck

Having married a southern woman, I was indoctrinated into the southern culture many years ago. It was a totally different culture than that of the New England of my birth, and it had a charm that I was no accustomed to. However, in the past 20 years, with the rise of Atlanta as a major power center, the South has slowly changed. While I didn't find this book funny, I did find it humorous. The author wrote a series of chapters that could very well be stand alone essays on the old South versus the New South and how things are changing. Less of a humorist and more of an observer, Magee has captured the feeling of the way things are now and how the older generations feel about it. A very good read for those who are familiar with the South, and a great read for those who want to know how the South has changed.

David Magee has done an excellent job of compiling a book of what I would deem contemporary Southern humor. This book is a great read, I thoroughly enjoyed it, even though I tend to be somewhat critical of most Southern humor offerings as being somewhat less than genuine. In this case, it's genuine, real, and highly, highly entertaining - I recommend this book heartily!