magical realism, women's fiction
Cora Bee, who has survived an ugly divorce and serious car
accident, is now living back in her hometown next door to her Great Aunt Glory.
Since Glory raised Cora Bee’s mother, she views Glory as a grandmother figure.
Meanwhile, Glory’s long-lost granddaughter, Emme, has recently been found (her
mother had left town with Emme when she was an infant) and has accepted
Glory’s invitation to “come home” to meet her family.
As with Heather Webber’s other novels I’ve read, this one
follows her formula. (Check out my
review of South of the Buttonwood Tree for my summary of her formula features.)
This sweet tale is about family ties, overcoming hurdles and obstacles, second
chances, and self-empowerment. It’s a feel-good story.
Since Webber’s books have similar themes, I'm finding it
increasingly harder to come up with unique reviews about each one. In the Middle of Hickory Lane is definitely its own story with its own characters but
the underlying plot points are all the same as the other Webber novels I’ve
read. I will say that this is my second-favorite of the ones I’ve read. I found
the characters’ situations to be realistic and I loved the elements of magic in
this one as well as the resolutions.
However, I’m not sure whether I’ll read any more of her novels due to
too many similarities.
The audiobook was narrated by Hallie Ricardo and Stephanie Willis, the team that has also narrated the other two Webber audiobooks I’ve
heard. Again, I give them an A for a job well done.
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