Baptism for the Dead

This is one of those books that is not just “written” but instead consists of words painted on paper. I don’t get as much time to read literary fiction as I would like so when a gem like this comes along, I savor it to the fullest.

Libbie’s characters come to life with beauty, realism and flaws. She has a deft hand with descriptive prose that rides the fine edge of just enough purple to create exquisite color.

12/19

I’ve now finished the book.

Libbie’s nameless narrator provides a raw but beautiful glimpse into the life of one woman’s need for self-discovery. In trying to reconcile her faith with the realities that she perceives, she begins a journey that will take her in a new direction even when the present demands that she must deal with the past.

Whether your childhood was good, bad or indifferent, you will find some common ground with the narrator. While I am not particularly a fan of first-person narrative, in this book it worked.

This one is staying on my Kindle!

 

 

 

 

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