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A review by sarahbowman101
The Excellent Lombards by Jane Hamilton
3.0
This coming of age story doesn't have anything really remarkable to say, but was a pleasant read overall. Mary Frances, also known as Francie, Marlena, Frankie, and MF, lives on an apple farm in Wisconsin with her extended and complicated family. Not very much happens. This covers about 4 years from 12-16 as Mary Frances struggles with who she is and her place on the farm.
There are some really tender moments, and poignant scenes between Mary Frances and her mother especially but overall this seems pretty forgettable.
I would suggest this to someone looking for a lighter rural coming of age story. On a very positive note, my book club had mixed reactions but fostered a really good discussion of family, ambition, relationships, and parenting.
There are some really tender moments, and poignant scenes between Mary Frances and her mother especially but overall this seems pretty forgettable.
I would suggest this to someone looking for a lighter rural coming of age story. On a very positive note, my book club had mixed reactions but fostered a really good discussion of family, ambition, relationships, and parenting.