A Land More Kind Than Home

by Wiley Cash

Book Overview

In his phenomenal debut novel--a mesmerizing literary thriller about the bond between two brothers and the evil they face in a small North Carolina town--author Wiley Cash displays a remarkable talent for lyrical, powerfully emotional storytelling. A Land More Kind than Home is a modern masterwork of Southern fiction, reminiscent of the writings of John Hart (Down River), Tom Franklin (Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter), Ron Rash (Serena), and Pete...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062088238
• ISBN13: 9780062088239
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Faith, Secrets and Loyalty Collide in Tragedy

Wiley Cash’s “A Land More Kind Than Home” delves into the dark, intertwined lives of a rural North Carolina town where faith, secrets, and loyalty collide. In the tradition of Country Noir, the story centers around the tragic death of a young boy during a church service. Narrated through the eyes of a weathered sheriff, a young brother, and an elderly woman, the novel slowly exposes the sinister influence of the church's pastor and his control over the community. Cash masterfully captures the complexities of small-town life, where shared histories and unspoken truths bind people together. The characters are burdened by past tragedies and manipulated by blind faith, showing how loyalty can lead to devastating sacrifices. With its haunting portrayal of community and belief gone astray, “A Land More Kind Than Home” lingers in the reader's mind, revealing the hidden dangers that can fester within close-knit towns.