Books
by Jennifer Johnson
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The Gingerbread Woman |
The first of hers I've read, and it certainly won't be the last. Two people, both ravaged by misery and past history, come together briefly, and in some strange way begin to heal. A short book, and very quick to read, it involves Ireland North and South and New York, but still remains firmly in the small town in Ireland in which it is set. Very atmospheric, very moving, very uplifting. And also very harrowing.
(Julie Higgins - bwl 10 August 2001) |
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Two Moons |
Mimi is elderly and frail, widowed and living with her divorced daughter. Life is stale and uneventful. Until Bonifacio comes to her and tells her he is her guardian angel. Everyone thinks she is going loopy, as he can't be seen by anyone else, but he makes her life fun. Is he real or not? We're never quite sure. The author dedicates the book to her mother, who "would have loved Bonifacio". Wouldn't we all!
(Julie Higgins - bwl 10 August 2001) |
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