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Hieroglyphics by Jill McCorkle
4.0
This was a tough read for me. I listened partially to the audio, but I believe it’s one that needs to be physically read to fully digest.
Hieroglyphics journeys through four main characters: Frank and Lil, husband and wife, and Shelley and Harvey, mother and son. Frank and Lil are retired and are on their own ways to finish their life stories. Lil uncovers some secrets while trying to develop a history for her children, secrets Frank may have wanted to stay hidden. Frank connects with Shelley, as she lives in his childhood home. His multiple visits trigger some painful memories for Shelley, ones she also didn’t want to remember. This story brings up the rough connections some family histories have and how younger generations use the information. It also covers the loss and grief that accompanies some memories, especially ones that can cut a family to its core.
Overall, I give this book 4 stars out of 5. I cried at the end..I felt so sad for Shelley and her kids. My only issue was the frequent POV changes, as it was hard for me to keep track of certain stories.
Thank you to @algonquinbooks and @jill.mccorkle for a gifted copy of this novel!
Hieroglyphics journeys through four main characters: Frank and Lil, husband and wife, and Shelley and Harvey, mother and son. Frank and Lil are retired and are on their own ways to finish their life stories. Lil uncovers some secrets while trying to develop a history for her children, secrets Frank may have wanted to stay hidden. Frank connects with Shelley, as she lives in his childhood home. His multiple visits trigger some painful memories for Shelley, ones she also didn’t want to remember. This story brings up the rough connections some family histories have and how younger generations use the information. It also covers the loss and grief that accompanies some memories, especially ones that can cut a family to its core.
Overall, I give this book 4 stars out of 5. I cried at the end..I felt so sad for Shelley and her kids. My only issue was the frequent POV changes, as it was hard for me to keep track of certain stories.
Thank you to @algonquinbooks and @jill.mccorkle for a gifted copy of this novel!