Title: A fascinating read
Product review: I became so fascinated with the character of July Montgomery from "Driftless" that I decided to read about his earlier days in "Rock Island Line." While this book is not as good as the one written 30 years later, it is easy to see Rhodes' talent in it. "Rock Island Line" requires more effort to get through than did "Driftless." Some of the characters in the middle section are given more space than I believe that they deserve. But the final 100 pages make the journey worthwhile. I even found myself grabbing "Driftless" off of my book shelf, the minute I finished "Rock Island Line," to make the connection more real. The two books should be read, I believe, in that order. But patience is more required for this one. I am now moving, with anticipation, into "Easter House" next. Rhodes is too much of a well-kept secret as far as I am concerned.
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