The Guest Book

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by Sarah Blake (Goodreads Author)

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Momma Leighellen’s Book Nook I think that's the point - as is the fact that the Guest Book wasn't signed by Reg even though he was there. This story, at it's core, is about the "h…moreI think that's the point - as is the fact that the Guest Book wasn't signed by Reg even though he was there. This story, at it's core, is about the "hidden people"in history. Yes, they were there, but there stories weren't told. So it's fitting that we don't know more.(less)
Karla Yes. That was the impression I got from the wording of Reg and Moss' interactions. The author seemed to often leave various underlying relationship de…moreYes. That was the impression I got from the wording of Reg and Moss' interactions. The author seemed to often leave various underlying relationship developments vague throughout the book. Moss and Reg, Ogden and Elsa, and Joan and Fenno. I was frustrated with this aspect while reading this lengthy saga, but after finishing the novel I am processing the story and understanding this is often how history in a family or group of people (work groups, friend groups, etc.) exists. There are pockets of history that are not directly visible that would explain many human interactions if the "whole story" was known to an individual. I am more convinced now that the author intended unstated relationship undercurrents within the story line to underscore family members "blank spots" in their family history.
I also questioned numerous times whether Ogden and Kitty's children ever knew of the existence of Neddy. Did Moss even remember his brother? Sometimes I thought yes and other times it seemed like an unreachable memory of a ghost for Moss.(less)
Rita It’s not an easy read. I stuck with it and I’m not sorry but I can’t recommend it with full enthusiasm. It was one of my “like” books not “love”.
Seawitch He steals the spoon from the restaurant after an early date where she shares he should put a spoon in her mouth if she has a seizure. (This was the ol…moreHe steals the spoon from the restaurant after an early date where she shares he should put a spoon in her mouth if she has a seizure. (This was the old thinking on seizures - not appropriate any more. )(less)
Terry Parsons A list of characters or a family tree would have been helpful for understanding this book, especially in the early chapters.

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