A review by maureenmccombs
Carry the One by Carol Anshaw

4.0

I picked up this book, read a few chapters, put it down, read several more books and then made my way back to this one. I am so, so glad I did. I loved this book. The writing was smart, the characters were interesting and although the impetus of the plot of the novel was a tragic event, this book was not depressing. It was indeed very entertaining and thought provoking. Some of Anshaw's turns of phrase just killed me with their brilliance: how exactly ducks are put in a row, likening the love of a husband for his wife as him putting her on a float in a parade every day, people living their lives in the pursuit of badges for their sash. I could go on but I am gushing. This book was excellent, the writing was fantastic and I highly recommend it.