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This book, the text of this book, has a certain self-consciousness to it. It feels like it is busy paying too much attention to itself, and wondering what the reader is thinking of it, is what I'm saying. Which is funny, since it is a book about a self-conscious daughter and a self-conscious mother, both very very fragile and worried about being judged and dismissed by others. And if that's accidental, then that's an ironic thing. But if it is purposeful, then that is a thing of beauty.
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Hmm we are really having a moment for women authors who use a flimsy pretense of plot to explore a moment in a woman's life, flitting from one deep thought to another. Why do I feel like I've read several of these recently?
That said, I enjoyed this one. She expresses true emotions. It's good. And not experimental and weird. Wouldn't be disappointed if this one won the Man Booker, but I gotta read the rest! ...more
That said, I enjoyed this one. She expresses true emotions. It's good. And not experimental and weird. Wouldn't be disappointed if this one won the Man Booker, but I gotta read the rest! ...more
I really liked this book. Nice language, interesting characters. It was just very enjoyable, and that's it. Nothing that blew my mind, nothing that jumped out and grabbed me. A quick read, not so much in the way of plot, but a nice commentary on poverty, family, and loss.
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While she is hospitalized following a surgery, Lucy reflects on her life and relationships. Her mother, with whom she has a strained and complicated relationship, sits by her bedside.
This book doesn't have a traditional narrative arc and is instead told in brief vignettes that are sparse in details but rich in emotion and truth. It led to a good book club discussion about relationships, human nature, and the things that unite and divide us. ...more
This book doesn't have a traditional narrative arc and is instead told in brief vignettes that are sparse in details but rich in emotion and truth. It led to a good book club discussion about relationships, human nature, and the things that unite and divide us. ...more
A beautifully written book.
Jan 04, 2016
Jayme Pendergraft
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