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Jill Hannah Anderson, the Author of “Closer to Home” has written a thought-provoking and captivating novel. The Genres for this novel are; Small Rural Town, Women’s Historical Fiction, and Fiction. There is a touch of Romance as well. In this well-written story, the author vividly describes the scenery, the plot and the colorful and dramatic characters. Just after Vietnam, the author gives us a view of the after-effects of those who came back and the effect on their loved ones. The author also brings up discrimination and bias.
The protagonist of the story, Joleigh Moore, has learned to live off the land. Her adoptive parent, Unity was her only family and taught her about survival. I love that Joleigh was caring to her animals. After Unity passes away, Joleigh witnesses the men that kill Mack, her boyfriend. Helpless to do anything she leaves town in order to survive and perhaps start over. She discovers a huge amount of cash that Max had hidden in her possessions, and realizes this must have been drug money.
Joleigh has discovered a small town, and tries to make ends meet, making special friendships. Joleigh has tried to figure out what exactly is home? Before Joleigh can make any decisions, she has to deal with the past, to live in the present. This is such a powerful and emotional novel, and I highly recommend this to other readers.
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