What can memories, photography, rabbits, a witch, a scarecrow, and a cat teach us about the strange inner workings of fate? This novel is a quirky mix of historical fiction and magical realism. Set during the drought and famine of the Dust Bowl years, this Midwestern tale features the devastating effects of over-farming, which left the once fruitful prairie lands tattered and barren. With threads of poverty, racism, corruption, and the suppression of women—I felt that this author found a new and interesting way to confront big issues from our past; and some that plague us still. Thought-provoking reads often make for good book club picks.
I thank NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of The Antidote for my unbiased evaluation. 3.5 stars
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