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"A deceptively simple story, rich with complex characters and timeless themes. This novel will charm enthusiasts of contemporary fantasy."
Thoughtful book about race in the South in the early 60s.
Summary:
The Nix family has arrived, and Lachahie County will never be the same. In an effort at improving his family's lot, the Nixes have moved to rural Florida to open Dogland: a combonation zoo, restaurant, and motel. But it isn't long before Nix and his clan of eccentric supporters run afoul of unsympathetic locals. The problem? Luke Nix has hired Ethorne Hawkins. Hawkins is black. And it's 1959.
The Nix family has arrived, and Lachahie County will never be the same. In an effort at improving his family's lot, the Nixes have moved to rural Florida to open Dogland: a combonation zoo, restaurant, and motel. But it isn't long before Nix and his clan of eccentric supporters run afoul of unsympathetic locals. The problem? Luke Nix has hired Ethorne Hawkins. Hawkins is black. And it's 1959.
