The Flood Girls by Richard Fifield: Review

Sometimes you come across a book that is very difficult to review. And by difficult I mean that it’s hard to compare to any other book that I have ever read before. This problem I am facing has to do with this new release called The Flood Girls. It’s a quirky look at a small town and all of the people associated. Here are my thoughts.

The Flood Girls by Richard Fifield
Paperback Edition
Publisher: Gallery Books; Reprint edition (November 1, 2016)
ISBN-13: 978-1476797397

Synopsis:
Welcome to Quinn, Montana, population: 956. A town where nearly all of the volunteer firemen are named Jim, where The Dirty Shame—the only bar in town—refuses to serve mixed drinks (too much work), where the locals hate the newcomers (then again, they hate the locals, too), and where the town softball team has never even come close to having a winning season. Until now.

Rachel Flood has snuck back into town after leaving behind a trail of chaos nine years prior. She’s here to make amends, but nobody wants to hear it, especially her mother, Laverna. But with the help of a local boy named Jake and a little soul-searching, she just might make things right.

In the spirit of Empire Falls and A League of Their Own, with the caustic wit of Where’d You Go, Bernadette thrown in for good measure, Richard Fifield’s hilarious and heartwarming debut will have you laughing through tears.

The Flood Girls by Richard Fifield: Review

I have to admit it took me several days to get into the story. I would start the book, get lost, put it down, and pick it up again several days later. I don’t usually have issues with that.

The good news is that once I started getting into the story and really focus on the complexity and the depth of the characters, I kept getting sucked into the book more and more.

I really like the character of Rachel and her resolve to face her fears and make amends. I love the character of Jake. He was a refreshing light-hearted person that brightened up the whole crazy town. Often misunderstood, he found acceptance and friendship with Rachel. The surrounding cast of characters offer the depth and additional quirkiness that makes this book unique.

The author, who is a male, has somehow found a deep connection to the female psyche and offers a story with crazy antics, wild women, and people who are stronger because of the heartbreak in their life.

This book is a crazy, twisted look at a small town where everybody knows everybody’s business and friendships are made and lost over trite situations.

I have to warn you; this book is definitely not an ordinary read, but is one that you will not regret picking up. It is a deep story that will stay with you for a long time due to the shades of heartache, humor, and just plain good amusement.

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.