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Me after reading this book and recommeding it my mom:
The second Frazen novel I've read and wow, does this author know how to write! Which is good, considering it's his profession but it's always nice to be reassured that there are some high quality authors living and writing among us. Anyway, this is the kind of the book that I just really responded to- until the last 100 pages or so.
The complicated lives of Patty and Walter and Richard were engrossing as you found yourself both hating and empathizing with them. Their family structure and struggles along with the underlying environmental and conservation messages made this a really powerful novel. The style of the book was interesting with Patty's reflections giving the readers a peek into that character's very interesting life and choices.
The subplot with Joey and his shady job didn't really work for me nor did the somewhat sloppy reunion at the end. It felt a little rushed, but I do like when things tie up (at least somewhat) nicely).
I felt the first half of Walter and Patty's lives were the most compelling with the dive into their notable relationships, not only with each other, but with Richard and Eliza as well. This seems like this could have been a seriously good book club book or college class discussion, just has lots to unpack.
The second Frazen novel I've read and wow, does this author know how to write! Which is good, considering it's his profession but it's always nice to be reassured that there are some high quality authors living and writing among us. Anyway, this is the kind of the book that I just really responded to- until the last 100 pages or so.
The complicated lives of Patty and Walter and Richard were engrossing as you found yourself both hating and empathizing with them. Their family structure and struggles along with the underlying environmental and conservation messages made this a really powerful novel. The style of the book was interesting with Patty's reflections giving the readers a peek into that character's very interesting life and choices.
The subplot with Joey and his shady job didn't really work for me nor did the somewhat sloppy reunion at the end. It felt a little rushed, but I do like when things tie up (at least somewhat) nicely).
I felt the first half of Walter and Patty's lives were the most compelling with the dive into their notable relationships, not only with each other, but with Richard and Eliza as well. This seems like this could have been a seriously good book club book or college class discussion, just has lots to unpack.