This is a story that is based on true events. It was well researched and the vast details of the destruction of the 1936 tornado in Tupelo, MS was stocking. The two main characters were really strong and well developed. The story was will developed. The only thing that I was not too big on was there was too much detail that seemed not needed and added nothing except extra words. It felt like the author was trying to be poetic with the story and that was the only part I wasn't into.