I have frequented Gene Stratton Porter's homes in Indiana many times and have now added a book by Bertrand F. Richards titled Gene Stratton- Porter A Literary Examination to the collection.

As reviewers, we have the opportunity to pick apart a person's work. I'd rather like to think we are honest in our analysis and are pointing out what we perceive.

This morning, I've been reading Richards's literary examination and am enjoying the analysis of passages. I appreciate that he shows the significance of the Limberlost and the fact that Stratton-Porter's family often played a key part in her writing. I also appreciate that he exams her reclusive side. ( )