So, I decided that on this trip I would only buy two sorts of things -- books on the area and Christmas ornaments. I have found that these sorts of things are easy to transport home, unlike a large model of Westminster Abbey. That is another post, however.
One of the books I decided to purchase was "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by John Berendt. We all know that I am a sucker for good covers and I love the cover of this book. I love the "bird girl" statute and the general spookiness of it. I couldn't wait to delve into the book.
But, since it was a souvenir I decided to borrow it on my kindle through overdrive so I could keep my copy pristine. I started reading the library copy but didn't finish so I rechecked it. Still didn't finish so I moved on to my copy. The reading got slower and slower and I am not one to move on until I am done with something, especially as close to the end as I was. But.....I had reached a draggy point and it was like trying to plod through quicksand. Do they have quicksand in Georgia? I will have to Google that.
Finally the other day I picked the book up -- which is no longer pristine I might add after having carried it in my purse and dog-earring a few pages -- and decided to finish it. And I have.
So, what did I think? I have enjoyed it but it does have draggy spots. I guess I got bogged down in the Williams trial (just read it) but the book does share the flavor of Savannah with all it's quirkiness.
I will say that before I started the book I watched the movie with Kevin Spacey in the lead and I really enjoyed it -- mostly because I got to see Savannah again and I loved it. I don't always enjoy the movie versions of books but this I did.
Would I recommend? Yes, I would. I would also recommend the movie. I would also recommend a visit to Savannah in person. Wear comfortable shoes and a crossbody bag. And prepare yourself for lots of souvenir shops.
I still wish I had tried to bring home a bird girl statue.
