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In Pine Swamp, Maine, in the 1860s, Homer P. Figg and his brother Harold live with Squinton Leach--the meanest man around. When Squint illegally enlists Harold in the Union Army against his will, Homer decides to follow. Homer's facile narration, and a little laying waste of the truth, move the plot quickly and create a captivating read.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
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January, 2009