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Lila
by Marilynne Robinson
Lila Ames was the wife of Reverend John Ames, who we first met in her book Gilead. Lila was a rough-edged, elusive figure, a mystery unresolved.
Who was she and how did she come to marry the Reverend Ames?
In this book, we come to know her and witness their struggles and unusual love story.
Many questions emerge.
What is the meaning of suffering?
Do any of us have hope of redemption?
As the book covers Lila’s life, we bear witness to her difficult life and upbringing to what brings her to her life with Ames.
The book is told in third person narration, which encourages us to submerge ourselves in Lila’s story – her challenges and complexities.
But having said that, this story wasn’t as lovely a read for me as Gilead. It was harsh and complex and shows difficult pictures of the characters reality to wade through.
The author is still a good writer. She knows how to create complicated characters. I commend her for that.
Who was she and how did she come to marry the Reverend Ames?
In this book, we come to know her and witness their struggles and unusual love story.
Many questions emerge.
What is the meaning of suffering?
Do any of us have hope of redemption?
As the book covers Lila’s life, we bear witness to her difficult life and upbringing to what brings her to her life with Ames.
The book is told in third person narration, which encourages us to submerge ourselves in Lila’s story – her challenges and complexities.
But having said that, this story wasn’t as lovely a read for me as Gilead. It was harsh and complex and shows difficult pictures of the characters reality to wade through.
The author is still a good writer. She knows how to create complicated characters. I commend her for that.