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De'Shawn Charles Winslow

In West Mills

De'Shawn Charles WinslowFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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De'Shawn Charles Winslow

In West Mills

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • 1940s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In West Mills by De'Shawn Charles Winslow follows Azalea "Knot" Centre, an independent and alcoholic woman navigating life in the fictional town of West Mills, North Carolina, from 1941 to 1987. After rejecting a marriage proposal, Knot deals with two secret pregnancies, complicated relationships, and the revelation of family secrets, culminating in a lifelong struggle interwoven with the journeys of her friends and neighbors.

Gritty

Nostalgic

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,962 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

De'Shawn Charles Winslow's In West Mills is widely praised for its vivid, character-driven storytelling and rich depiction of African American life in a small Southern town. Some critics appreciate its nuanced exploration of community and identity, though a few mention a slower pace in parts. Overall, it’s considered a compelling and poignant debut.

Who should read this

Who Should Read In West Mills?

Readers who enjoyed The Color Purple by Alice Walker or The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd will appreciate In West Mills. Those interested in richly woven, character-driven stories exploring themes of community, resilience, and identity in the rural South will find this novel captivating.

4.1

2,962 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

North Carolina • 1940s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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