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Reviewed: Oct 28, 2008
This fictionalized tribute to a wonderful family, told in memoir fashion, is simply a delightful read. Here, Winfred Cook begins by touching upon his own memories and experiences with his Uncle Otto, sharing the unique bond between a slightly rambunctious young one and his disabled uncle. The clever prologue makes a very necessary point, while Uncle Otto was disabled and unable to communicate clearly with his family during Winfred Cook˘s childhood, understanding the real Uncle Otto requires going all the way back to his childhood to appreciate the breadth of his life experiences. UNCLE OTTO: A Novel, is universal. We are all a result of the trials and tribulations of our forefathers and the opportunities they seized or relinquished.
Winfred Cook does a remarkable job telling his family story in an easy way that ties in very important historical information. He depicts the Jim Crow South, lynching, legal manipulation, poverty and migration and its effects on the impoverished without exaggerating the devastation. It˘s his simple, realistic telling, sprinkled with normal day to day concerns, conversations and interactions, that make this story relatable and delightful.
UNCLE OTTO is a must have novel for both fiction and nonfiction enthusiasts. It is a touching historical tribute that celebrates perseverance, faith and love.
Reviewed by *Guest Reviewer A. Kai
of The RAWSISTAZ™ Reviewers
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a. Kai is a published author and poet. A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, Kai is a wife, mother and attorney. For more info, visit her at ww.discoverkai.com.
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