I just finished reading SONGS IN ORDINARY TIME by Mary McGarry Morris. It was 740 pages. This is the 2nd book I've read by this author (THE LOST MOTHER was the other one). She is an excellent story-teller and draws you in. The people in her books have miserable lives. Why? This story takes place in Vermont in 1960 and revolves around one central dysfunctional family and about 5 others in a very small town. It's about their inter-connectedness and how one's action can affect a lot of people. I don't understand why tho, they are all so very unhappy. She is such a good story teller tho, that you want to keep reading to find out what happens. But there's no redemption!!! Still, I may try one more book by her. She's a highly acclaimed author and likened to a contemporary Dickins. I did write her and asked a few questions and I hope she responds.
So thought I'd share with you all and I'll have more "book reports" coming in future weeks....
A Life Not Wasted
12 years ago
1 comment:
Hey.. I love this idea. I had thought about doing this too... having little book reports about what we are reading. The last two books I have read are childrens books... The Giver and the Deltora Quest series.
Don't know if anyone would be interested in those. Anyhow... great idea. Keep it up and be sure to write in your little book.
love ya.
sher
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