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The Problem with Murmur Lee
by Connie May Fowler
Each of the main characters in this novel narrate one or more chapters, giving the reader a different perspective on the story. Many of the people populating the book are memorable and interesting, even if they are sub-characters, so to speak. The title character, whose name is Murmur Lee, begins the narrative, and she is one doozy. I wanted more of her, but unfortunately she exits the book, all too soon.
Murmur Lee is a young (to me, anyway, she is around 35) Florida born and raised, blue eyed, backwoods, witchy, sassy, and downright good woman. Her untimely death becomes the thread uniting her closest people- Dr. Z, the local MD who's a widower and in love with Murmur, Edith Piaf, an ex-Marine turned trans woman whom Murmur lovingly cared for after her surgery, Charlee, Murmur's bet friend since childhood who left north central Florida to pursue a Doctorate in Divinity at Harvard, and Billy Speake, an author on the verge of fame who was Murmur's last lover.
The book takes place on a small island called Iris Haven and there are lovely descriptions of the natural world throughout the book, partly because of Murmur's connection to nature. I enjoyed this read thoroughly, but to me, it seemed to be missing something. Still, a 4 star rating is not bad. I'm glad I read it.
Murmur Lee is a young (to me, anyway, she is around 35) Florida born and raised, blue eyed, backwoods, witchy, sassy, and downright good woman. Her untimely death becomes the thread uniting her closest people- Dr. Z, the local MD who's a widower and in love with Murmur, Edith Piaf, an ex-Marine turned trans woman whom Murmur lovingly cared for after her surgery, Charlee, Murmur's bet friend since childhood who left north central Florida to pursue a Doctorate in Divinity at Harvard, and Billy Speake, an author on the verge of fame who was Murmur's last lover.
The book takes place on a small island called Iris Haven and there are lovely descriptions of the natural world throughout the book, partly because of Murmur's connection to nature. I enjoyed this read thoroughly, but to me, it seemed to be missing something. Still, a 4 star rating is not bad. I'm glad I read it.