Charlotte answers “Is it best to read "Gilead" before reading...”

Katie asked this question about Lila:

Is it best to read "Gilead" before reading "Lila"?

Charlotte I've read them in order, all recently (well, I am still reading Lila). I'd say it's important to read Gilead before Home because Robinson builds such …moreI've read them in order, all recently (well, I am still reading Lila). I'd say it's important to read Gilead before Home because Robinson builds such suspense into Ames's feelings towards Jack Boughton. If you have read Home before that you will not get the effect of that tension, which to me is critical to the turn that takes place in the book, as you will already know the outcome. These are three of my most favorite books ever.(less)

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