I gave this 2 stars, but wish I could give it 2 1/2 stars instead.

I enjoyed this book simply for the content. I’ve had a renewed interest in the history of my hometown and the region since moving back here. It was interested to hear more about people who I only knew by last names and whom places and streets were named after.

Unfortunately, the writing is not really that great. It reads more like a college thesis instead of a book. Names are dropped before it is explained who they are.

I’ll still read part II though.