Eleven "chapters" which can be viewed as stand alone short stories or vignettes of a woman's life spanning childhood to old age. Sometimes first person, sometimes third person narration, not always told chronologically, make for an intriguing format which doesn't feel like a true novel but nevertheless flows easily. Well drawn family members anchor and link the chapters and have the effect of making the mundane events of life appear vivid.
(Sue Pratt - bwl 86 Autumn 2017 ) |
