Barb Cherem answers “Everyone is raving about Lila. But I tried...”

Cynthia asked this question about Lila (Gilead, #3):

Everyone is raving about Lila. But I tried reading Gilead and Home before and just couldn't make it through them because of their rambling, will-you-please-get-to-the-point structure. Will I like this book more than Gilead and Home or are they all in a similar style?

Barb Cherem Probably not. Robinson's books are not heavily plot driven; they are what I'd call "Process" books and for a "type A" personality, they won't resonate…moreProbably not. Robinson's books are not heavily plot driven; they are what I'd call "Process" books and for a "type A" personality, they won't resonate as they'd seem like "rambling", but they are unique in their providing a rich context for some deeper meanings. I found the first 250 pages laid the way for the final 12 where poignancy exists mostly for the larger meaning laid earlier. This has to take some patience, and an enjoyment of process and the beauty of the language itself. Make sense?
She's a unique writer for sure. Some will like and find depth and poignancy, while others will find it all quite meaningless. (less)

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Cynthia Thanks, Barb. Great answer. How'd you know I'm a Type A? ...more
Jan 27, 2016 07:47AM · flag

Barb Cherem Because I used to be, and I'm not sure then I would have enjoyed this book. It's sort of like the time I realized that I'd changed, when at 24 I'd tri ...more
Jan 27, 2016 07:57AM · flag

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