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ellemir's review against another edition
2.0
Diese Geschichte einer langjährigen Ehe, die letzten Endes durch Demenz zerstört wird, hat mich nicht wirklich gepackt. Vielleicht liegt es daran, dass es mit der wiederholten Untreue des Ehemanns und später der Demenz der Frau einfach zu viel für eine so kurze Geschichte war und sie mir an einigen Stellen deshalb nicht genug Tiefgang war? Ich weiß es nicht, aber ich werde definitiv noch einmal versuchen, etwas von dieser Autorin zu lesen.
chels246's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
theinquisitxor's review against another edition
3.0
"...but some glaze remained, a haunted rigidity- as if people were content to become memories of themselves, final photographs."
This was the last Munro story that I read for my Women Writers class. It was one that I generally thought was just okay when I finished reading it, but discussing it in class made it much better. Alice Munro has a way of reminding you that you will never truly know anyone. No matter if they're your parents, siblings, spouse or children, you will never truly know them. It's a little depressing to think about, but Munro weaves this thought into her stories so well you almost don't even realize it.
This is a story about a married couple, Grant and Fiona. Fiona gets dementia and is sent to live at a nursing home. While she is there, she strikes up a relationship with another man. She seemingly doesn't remember her husband during his visits, and instead has found a new life. The story is told from Grant's perspective as he tries to navigate this new relationship and lifestyle. It's a bit of a 'taste of your own medicine' scenario, as Grant had been cheating on Fiona with many different women for quite a while. Even though he obviously deeply loves her, he still would routinely have other affairs.
The ending is a bit bittersweet, and leaves a many unanswered questions in the typical Munro style. Questions we're then left to ponder and try to figure out. I definitely liked this story much more once I had a class discussion, and I'm glad I have this large collection of her stories so I can hopefully read more in the future.
This was the last Munro story that I read for my Women Writers class. It was one that I generally thought was just okay when I finished reading it, but discussing it in class made it much better. Alice Munro has a way of reminding you that you will never truly know anyone. No matter if they're your parents, siblings, spouse or children, you will never truly know them. It's a little depressing to think about, but Munro weaves this thought into her stories so well you almost don't even realize it.
This is a story about a married couple, Grant and Fiona. Fiona gets dementia and is sent to live at a nursing home. While she is there, she strikes up a relationship with another man. She seemingly doesn't remember her husband during his visits, and instead has found a new life. The story is told from Grant's perspective as he tries to navigate this new relationship and lifestyle. It's a bit of a 'taste of your own medicine' scenario, as Grant had been cheating on Fiona with many different women for quite a while. Even though he obviously deeply loves her, he still would routinely have other affairs.
The ending is a bit bittersweet, and leaves a many unanswered questions in the typical Munro style. Questions we're then left to ponder and try to figure out. I definitely liked this story much more once I had a class discussion, and I'm glad I have this large collection of her stories so I can hopefully read more in the future.
jenn_baumstein's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to give more stars, but the distance she created between the characters and herself was just too a-emotional.
mindofemily's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookish_skies's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia
meghan47's review against another edition
3.0
3.5ish. A poignant story illustrating how illness affects relationships.