A continuation of his "Pearl County" series of novels and short stories, it is considered by many to be his greatest work.

Set in the mythical town of Reedyville, Alabama, The Looking-Glass is a mosaic of multiple character stories and histories, interwoven in a non-linear fashion.

It has been described as akin to the Spoon River style of storytelling with its multiple character studies.

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