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A review by marilynsaul
Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper
5.0
What a treasure!! All we know at the beginning is that an 83-year-old woman decides to walk over 3,000 miles to see the water (ocean). Through letters and vignettes, the author develops the characters of Etta, Otto, and Russell for us. They are all intertwined, all loving, all flawed, and all somewhat tragic. The story weaves through what seems to be an impossible premise but one which works so well and leaves the reader feeling as though we know them all intimately and would love to sit down with them over cups of tea and/or rye. James (you'll discover him as the journey progresses) remains my favorite.
UPDATE: 11/24/21 Having suggested this book on the PBS Book Reader's FB page, I thought I'd re-read it, as it's been a couple of years. Oh My Goodness - This is definitely at the very top of my favorite books ever! I'd give it ten stars if I could.
UPDATE: 11/24/21 Having suggested this book on the PBS Book Reader's FB page, I thought I'd re-read it, as it's been a couple of years. Oh My Goodness - This is definitely at the very top of my favorite books ever! I'd give it ten stars if I could.