A review by jess_esa
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

slow-paced

3.75

While a bit slow at times for my taste, you have to admire how beautifully Patchett weaves in various plays like Our Town, The Cherry Orchard, King Lear and more with love and intent. 

It truly is a letter of love to the stage and Our Town in particular. I’m so glad I read Our Town before diving into this because I think you’d miss out on a lot if you didn’t at least vaguely know it. 

I really appreciated how much emotion, empathy (or honestly, just humour) Patchett can convey in a single sentence, she really is a fantastic writer with a real appreciation for the quiet beauty of kindness.