This is the author's first book and it is very heartwarming. The characters are very real - very true to life. The story takes place in 1956 - in Arkansas. The title seems to indicate that Samuel Lake is the main character, yet I believe the story centers more on Swan Lake - his daughter.
This book was picked by one of the women in our book club and it was a wonderful pick. We very much enjoyed the book and the discussion of the book. While the ending was very believable and understandable - all of us at the book club felt so much for Toy's character - that we would have wished for a different ending for him. Yet, knowing Toy and what he stood for - we could all see how and why he would make the sacrifice for those he loved. And Toy probably felt he didn't have much else to live for - and yet Samuel did and the kids needed their Dad around.
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