The bayous of Louisiana cover

The bayous of Louisiana

by Harnett Thomas Kane

Harnett Kane, New Orleans native, paints a vibrant picture of the bayous of southern Louisiana and the people that inhabit them, bringing them to life through a mixture of personal anecdotes, history, and stories related to him by the residents of Barataria Bay, the bayous Lafouche and Teche, and the plains in the west of the state.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?