The consequences of war, homosexuality, and early promiscuity are explored through Natalie's eyes, but the details seem almost trite. What begins as a vivid picture of the turbulence of the period devolves somewhat into a problem novel with a historical backdrop. The plot moves somewhat predictably through Natalie's relationship with him, as well as her changing relationships with her brothers and parents as she moves toward adulthood.
His resistance to the war in Vietnam causes tension on the Ward homestead. The political uncertainty of the era comes knocking on her family's door in the form of a draft resister, Richard "River" Jordan. It is only a matter of time before reality interferes with the idyllic. The main narrative follows Natalie Ward, who leads a charmed life in Prince George, BC, during the 1960s.
Adult/High School-This novel with multiple voices chronicles different points in a woman's life.
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