Alice left this at Eliza's - said she'd read it on the plane, thought someone might want to read it. It was good airplane fiction. A somewhat schmaltzy story, but well written, good character development, intrigue, suspense, and a lot of regional color. And a look into the past - the early 5o's and the polio scare. When you want some escape lit, this is the story for you!!
I have enjoyed the other books by this author - The Glass Castle and Half Broke Horses - so I was sure I'd enjoy this one. I did - but I almost think it should be categorized as adolescent fiction. It's a well-written story with some suspense and lots of regional color and flair. The ending is a little "pat" in some ways, but there are some nice images and symbolism that save it from being too predictable.
Now I'm reading Dear Life, a collection of short stories by Alice Munro, Nobel Prize winner for literature last year. So far they seem well-written, and very regional - she is Canadian - but I don't know much about Canada.
Will do an update when I finish.
Happy reading to you too!!
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I've read both her books as well. I just put a hold on it at the library. Thanks for the recommendation.
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