What is the author's tone in Foxfire 9 by Eliot Wigginton?

The tone of the novel is generally a partisan tone. The individuals who tell their stories generally believe firmly in their ways as self-sufficient, independent individuals. Their lives have been lived in such a way as to make them proud of both their heritage and their abilities and desire to live outside mainstream society. They are generally biased, in most cases, against larger cities and modern ways, not because of their fear or dislike of such ways of life, but because of a lack of need for them. The tone of these individuals makes it clear that, in their minds, their own ways of life are traditional and certainly sufficient for them and for their children and grandchildren. While they realize the world has changed, they still carry a tone of pride in their histories. In some cases, their tone changes to combative as they discuss their hardships and the interference of government or other local groups of individuals, but this is rare. In other areas, the speakers have a reverent tone as they discuss their faith in God and their religious beliefs. In most cases, however, the speakers are friendly, enlightening, simply, and overall peaceful in their discussions of their beliefs and their lives. They present stories that are entertaining and educational without being overly critical, boastful, or combative.