59 pages • 1 hour read
Donna EverhartThe Saints of Swallow Hill
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Saints of Swallow Hill follows Rae Lynn Cobb and Delwood “Del” Reese, who each flee their pasts in North Carolina and begin anew at a turpentine camp in Georgia during the Great Depression. Rae Lynn, escaping possible arrest after a desperate act of mercy involving her husband, and Del, seeking better opportunities, encounter harrowing challenges yet find resilience and healing through connection. The novel includes depictions of suicide attempts, assisted suicide, racist language, attempted sexual coercion, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Donna Everhart's The Saints of Swallow Hill offers a poignant, vividly atmospheric historical fiction set during the Great Depression. Reviewers commend the powerful character development and authentic portrayal of the era. However, some find the pacing uneven. Overall, a moving depiction of resilience and hardship that resonates emotionally with readers.
Who Should Read The Saints of Swallow Hill?
Fans of historical fiction laced with heartwarming and gritty tales will find The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart captivating. Ideal for readers who enjoyed Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.