Barring Some Unforeseen Accident
by Jackson Tippett McCrae
A Tasty Treat
Asked to travel back to the South in order to help out a small-town Junior
League with the compilation of their cookbook, author Jackson Tippett
McCrae finds that hes bitten off more than he can chew in this tale of odd
recipes, social climbing, Southern customs, blackmail, murder, and
mayhem. This tasty morsel, from the author of The Bark of the Dogwood--
A Tour of Southern Homes and Gardens, will keep you flipping the pages
in order to find out what each of the ladies of the Junior League are really
up to when it comes to the cookbook theyre planning. And the way the
towns sheriff and his outcast lady-friend figure into the equation only
serves to enhance this feast, as they become more than the side dishes
they appear to be, spicing up the plot with more than the expected amount
of gusto. With the usual twists and turns found in McCraes books, Barring
Some Unforeseen Accident is sure to please even those with the most
discriminating taste.

Personal Review: Barring Some Unforeseen Accident by
Jackson Tippett McCrae
Barring Some Unforeseen Accident is a fun, tongue-in-cheek romp. At the
same time, deeper issues are raised: racism, homophobia, and the
consequences of backbiting small mindedness and downright meanness. It
seems odd to use the word "haunting" about a book that is largely a farce
(think verbal slap-stick), but in the end it is both haunting and touching,
though with humor throughout (and if you think humor and haunting can't
go together, well, you haven't read McCrae). The deep longing expressed
by some of the characters to simply be accepted for who they are will stay
with me for a long, long time.
This book has some extra little treats for fans of the author as it's written in
the first person with JTM as the narrator. There are references to his
previous books throughout, though not enough to be bothersome if you
haven't read them. His self-deprecating portrayal of himself is pretty
amusing in and of itself. Some of the scenes are absolutely priceless, but I
will leave you to decide which is your favorite rather than risk giving
anything away. As for the writing style, I love this author and his wonderful
way of combining New York wit and the seductive cadence of more
traditional southern writers. I happen to be down right rotten at anagrams,
so they are not what I read these books for, but the anagrams are here for
those of you who have more skill with them.
This book is definitely a lighter, faster read than "Dogwood". If you like
McCrae's other books or Sedaris and are looking for a "page turner" that
still has some bite to it, this is an excellent choice.
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