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Marcie asked this question about A Fall of Marigolds:
AM I the only one who thinks this book is very very average written.. Just a pretty corny story ?
Katie I thought the first half--specifically depicting Clara's introspection-- was beautifully written to show the complicated, exhausted turmoil of the naï…moreI thought the first half--specifically depicting Clara's introspection-- was beautifully written to show the complicated, exhausted turmoil of the naïve young woman on the run from her grief.

However, when she starts getting to know the doctor and going into the city, it kinda lost me and got knocked back a star. I wasn't wowed by the scarf connection at all. I kept reading, thinking it was about to get exciting or introspective. It didn't, but at least it tied up neatly.

Overall I really enjoyed the parallels between survivors of 9/11 and the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, but I agree that the story read very adolescent once she started processing her grief. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, just not what I expected. Are we really supposed to believe she spent 6 months wallowing in (relatable!) grief that kept her on Ellis Island, and then in a matter of weeks confronts all of her grief & fear, and then spends 3 months in Scotland before moving home to marry a doctor? (less)
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A Fall of Marigolds
by Susan Meissner (Goodreads Author)
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