As Summers Die

by Winston Groom

Book Overview

From Simon & Schuster and the author of Forrest Gump comes the story of Willie Croft, a small town Louisiana lawyer who doesn't ask much of life. When oil is discovered on land held by black... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067140072X
• ISBN13: 9780671400729
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: Summit Books
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Not Set in Louisiana

Great book, but I have to take issue with the publisher's synopsis. The book is set in Mobile, Alabama, where Winston Groom was raised. Although the names are changed (i.e., he calls the town Bienville, which happens to be the name of Mobile's founder), the [unflattering] parallels between the fictional town and the real Mobile are unmistakeable to anyone from Mobile who reads this book. Even the Holt family is based on a real family from Mobile. Groom changes the names, but it's no secret who he's after.The publisher probably thought As Summers Die is set in Louisiana because early in the book the author mentions the town being part of French Louisiana, which Mobile was the capitol of before New Orleans.

Winston Groom is often tagged by critics as an average

who's book Forrest Gump became a memorable flick. Winston Groom is not an average writer; he is an extrodinary one. "Forrest Gump," the original novel, may have differed from th movie but "As Summers Die" is a tantalizing novel. The prose and characters are solid and the descriptions of the South in the 50's are remarkable. Read this book

A great southern novel

This is a great book that really translates the feelings of the south during the time of desegration and seperation of society. Winston Groom has a wonderful writing style. I loved the book!

This book definitely captivated and held my interest.

Groom is very descriptive in his writing allowing the reader to visualize the scenes. Parts are suspenseful, steamy and novel in nature.

A must-read for Groom lovers and haters alike

This book really seemed to bring you into the main characters life, as if you were him. You have a great deal of sympathy for him and his clients. I really don't know what to say except that if you can read, than this book is for you. However, it is not suitable for younger readers