Happy Monday! Today I’m sharing my review of Walking in Tall Weeds, the latest Southern family drama by Robin W. Pearson.

The Basics

Title: Walking in Tall Weeds

Author: Robin W. Pearson

Publication Date: July 19, 2022

Genre: Contemporary Christian Southern Fiction

My Rating: 3.5 Stars

From the Back Cover:

Paulette and Fred Baldwin find themselves wading through a new season of life in Hickory Grove, North Carolina. Their only son, McKinley, now works hundreds of miles away, and the distance between the husband and wife feels even farther. When their son returns home, his visit dredges up even more conflict between Fred and Paulette.

McKinley makes it no secret that he doesn’t intend to follow in his father’s footsteps at George & Company Fine Furnishings or otherwise. Fred can’t quite bring himself to accept all his son’s choices, yet Paulette is determined McKinley will want for nothing, least of all a mother’s love and attention—which her own skin color cost her as a child. But all her striving leaves Fred on the outside looking in.

Paulette suspects McKinley and Fred are hiding something that could change the whole family. Soon, she’s facing a whirlwind she never saw coming, and the three of them must dig deep to confront the truth. Maybe then they’ll discover that their history is only skin-deep while their faith can take them right to the heart of things.

My Review

Robin W. Pearson has written another rich Southern story, centered around a layered, flawed, and relatable family. Walking in Tall Weeds takes the reader into the Baldwin family’s past, present, and future with an honest look at difficult issues. Racism, betrayal, loss, and forgiveness all come into play as the family struggles to find their footing, both in the world and in their relationships with each other. The story moves at a leisurely pace, allowing plenty of time to dive deep into the characters’ hearts and motives. If you are a fan of richly layered Southern fiction, you will love this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.