Points of Origin by Darden North
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There is a saying it takes a village and this book is no stranger to that sentiment. It chronologically follows the lives of several people in the upper class community of Larkspur, Mississippi, and details how they directly or indirectly affect the life of Sher Foxworth and his family. The underlying theme of this book is the path of one individual as he makes his way on a unique journey to true manhood. However, there are several other stories woven in that prove that, while each individual is living out their own story, at the same time there are other stories to tell in which the original subject may or not have a role. In other words, we are all connected, yet we stand alone.

This is the most uniquely laid out story of any I have ever heard. It was as if I was a fly on the wall watching the lives portrayed in this book as they unfolded. I would recommend this book if you like heavy drama. The audio book was well laid out and the attempt of the narrator to do female voices was hilarious and broke up the darkness of the story, making it a more enjoyable read.

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