Anita Shreve (1946–2018)

As a woman who has been pushed to the edge once or twice, the back copy of his book of this book lured me in. “I wonder this: If you take a woman and push her to the edge, how will she behave?”
The feeling of impending tragedy is overwhelming as Jean explores an isolated island in search of a story. The past and present weave together and both are slipping like water towards the revelation.
Anita Shreve, author of THE PILOT’s WIFE, is a master of atmosphere.
Couldn’t put this down and had a few late nights reading it and then trying to sleep. It is a ‘high residue’ story, and it curls up in the back of your mind, making you vaguely uncomfortable. The work of a master writer.
Loved it. Best to read when the sun is shining...… (mere)

Shimmering, atmospheric writing drew me in, but is excellent technique enough? No. Linen sheets cannot compensate for a lumpy straw mattress.

I slogged along hoping that a bright twist would turn the narrative toward an insightful, meaningful course, but alas.

The premise: a privileged, educated 15-year-old finds her romantic and intellectual match in a married-with-children 40-something. Really? Really?!?

Off to cleanse my palate with [b:Difficult Women|28818921|Difficult Women|Roxane Gay|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1478773519s/28818921.jpg|51184496], by Roxanne Gay.… (mere)