Carry My Bones

by J. Wes Yoder

Gideon Banks is a sculptor of modest success who has finally realized that he is incapable of repairing his broken marriage. Now frantically on the run from the law after an attempted murder, Gid is joined by Merit his adopted, introverted son and John Frederick, a seventy-year-old turnip-grower. What follows is a moving journey through rural Alabama that lays bare the poverty and isolation of the landscape, and forces the three men to confront their own personal struggles.

Genres: Mystery, Fiction

236 pages, Paperback

First published May 25, 2006

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author is like a son to me. I laughed hilariously -- a journey of deep angst juxtaposed with the exploits of Cadillac Williams and Auburn football -- only in the Deep South would this make sense. I also cried great hiccupping tears that melted my makeup (I won't give away when). I recognized the author and his friends and family in the book so it made for a deeply personal and exhilarating journey. I know that the author is discovering his voice, his niche in Southern literature -- and Carry My Bones is a moving and powerful beginning. I felt as thought I knew the characters when I finished the book. I wonder what they are doing now?

[Claudette · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like a story about a walkabout, this is a good one. There's a little bit of growing up and a little self discovery wedged into an almost mystery. If you've spent any time living in central Alabama, you will have fun spotting places and people and maybe even a few ideas.

[brookerains · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brynne-I know this is your friend but I still give it 3 stars. It started out well but as I recall, the lost-in-the-woods part seemed to go on a bit long. I would read something else by him, though.

[Bryce Emley · Rating 3 out of 5]

not incredibly intriguing. just decent. not a lot of attachment to the characters or the resolve of their plights. but not bad.

[Chelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Worth reading. Enjoyable and simple southern story.

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice little book. Characters are thoughtfully drawn out. The author gets you to feel invested in their success. It gets a 7 on my 10 scale.

[Sam Irwin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy reading Louisiana authors...this book was not bad but too "backwoodsy" for me. But I would read another book from J. Wes Yoder.