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Somewhere between 3.5-3.8. I've been to/toured Fallingwaters, Taleisin, and Taleisin West; yet, I knew nothing of Frank Lloyd's life! The book was revealing and as soon as I finished it, I had to google FLW to see how much of the book is true - almost all of it, btw. (view spoiler)
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I actually didn't love this book, but I couldn't put it down. I didn't relate to the characters decisions, but they were very well drawn. I guess what I'm saying is that it was a fantastic book, a well told story, but I'm disappointed to learn how self-centered FLW was. But the truth, as they say, is stranger than fiction. I hope the author writes more!
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My other "must read" for 2009 on my blog.
I grew up with a mother obsessed with modern architecture and art. A mother who longed to live a different life than the suburban housewife she'd caused herself to become by marrying to spite her parents at age 19. She longed for the world her Uncle and Aunt, both working artists, created for themselves. But she lacked discipline and courage. One of her greatest idols was Frank Lloyd Wright. When I saw the cover of this book, I knew who it was about befor ...more
I grew up with a mother obsessed with modern architecture and art. A mother who longed to live a different life than the suburban housewife she'd caused herself to become by marrying to spite her parents at age 19. She longed for the world her Uncle and Aunt, both working artists, created for themselves. But she lacked discipline and courage. One of her greatest idols was Frank Lloyd Wright. When I saw the cover of this book, I knew who it was about befor ...more
Totally shocking ending! Dragged along at times but worth sticking to it till the end.
I loved this book. Well done historical fiction. I learned so much about Frank Lloyd Wright, his person and architecture. The Wisconsin bits happened less than 100 miles from where I grew up and she really depicted the local people there in Spring Green so well. And Mamie...what a spirit struggling with her role as a woman in that time...
Sep 14, 2009
Diane
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it was amazing
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Bleck! I'm scarred for life now.
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Jan 16, 2010
Diane
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C.
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Liz
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Jessica
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