The Kudzu Queen

What was intriguing to me about this book is perspective. An historical fiction book set in North Carolina in the 1940's, it is based on the true story of when the government was trying to encourage the planting of kudzu. The many wonderful purposes of this easily-propagated plant were espoused regu......more

In the 1940s, the government promoted kudzu to the point of subsidization, a fact that this tale weaves itself around. I loved that never once in this book is it mentioned that kudzu actually turned out to be invasive and essentially a weed. Even though you know it to be true, Herman lets you experi......more

The government is going to pay farmers, the Kudzu King tells everyone in the town of Pinesboro, North Carolina. It’s 1941, and everyone is swept into the excitement in this beautifully written coming-of-age novel about family, friendship, and the invasive plant that nearly destroyed the south. I was......more

I really enjoyed this book. It's the type of book that keeps you interested but also gives you a good feeling the whole time you're reading. The way that the landscape and setting is described sets the stage perfectly for imagining the story as it takes place in your mind. Overall this story could b......more

A good novel that dives into family, friends, secrets, and good versus evil. When the Kuzu King comes into town to convince the residents of Cooper County to grow it, the main character, Mattie, is immediately fascinated by him. As time goes on things seem to become questionable and Mattie sets out......more