A heart-rending story of sibling rivalry, deep family bonds and secrets on a lakeside farm in Wisconsin. Competently written in an understated style that gradually reveals the story of sisters Amanda and Mattie and the tragic results of their struggles to find love and success on their own terms. A gripping, sinister tone makes us fear for the outcome, but there is also great compassion and not as much gloom as the title suggests!
(Victoria Grey-Edwards - bwl 14 July 2002 ) |
