Water Hyacinth & The Bayou Comments

It's my turn to say WOW! WOW! What thorough character sketches of two women, because the narrator reveals so much about herself in HOW she tells the story of her friend (I think the bond is very strong and if the girl can overcome at least some of her coldness the narrator will revive their friendship - it's my belief and hope) . The language is stunning - colloquial, supple, naturally poetic like BEING FED DOSES OF POISONED SUGAR and NOW SHE GOES AROUND PASSING OUT FROWNS. I feel like I know these people, and their town, and even their motives. I think the girl is more sinned against than sinning. I want her to recover some of past grace. I care about her.