Marcy's review
All This Heavenly Glory by Elizabeth Crane
This book did not go over well with my book club. I think I was the only one who actually read the whole thing. I surmise that the style of writing and lack of an obvious plot line was frustrating for the other clubbers. I also found myself having to stop and take a breath while I was reading many of the passages. It was an exhausting read for me due to Ms. Crane's writing style and copious use of semi-colons, parentheses, and brackets, but I found that I identified with Charlotte in several ways. Probably because she and I seemed to be of the same generation. When she referenced Wacky Packs - those crazy collectible stickers from the late '70's/early '80's - I totally related. My little brother collected those and I think even had several adhered to his bedroom door, as did Charlotte's kid brother in Iowa. Also, the pop culture references did not escape me. But, overall, this was probably not a good book club pick.
This service is very cool. I plan to add my two sents worth in the future.
Love,
Mom
Dustin is very into it, as well. It is so much fun and helps me catalog and remember books that I have read. It takes a little while to get it all set up with your books, but you don't have to do it at one time. It would be fun to see what you have read and what you liked and didn't. Hope CO was fun!
We are leaving in an hour or so, me for CO. Above:I knbow it's "cents," though scents would have worked as well. I am taking a typical mystery/thriller on the plane, somehting in paperback to fit in my purse.
Have you read Infidel?
LOve, Mom
You sorely need an editor!!!! :)
I hope you don't even think about bringing a book up here! I should be able to keep you busy in my library for days! I have not read "Infidel"; who wrote it?
I thought you were already gone. Clean, mountain air will be refreshing. Poor Tom. I don't think they have that in Omaha.
