demonstener

Karen, I got this book from the library based on your review, and I found it intriguing. I didn't particularly like the way Moody simply gives a character's name and then tells a part of the story from that person's point of view (sometimes I'd have to page back, asking myself, now who is telling this part?) , but I loved the complexity of their lives and especially the yearning for religion to fill the emptiness in lives. Moody pulls in so many aspects of current society that the book struck me as particularly realistic. Having said that, I wondered why all the focus on Caroline's prosthesis. I guess Caroline's having lost her leg symbolized her ability to be empathetic. As a senior citizen, I really liked the old geezer she ended up going to Costa Rica with, and her connection to Hap is well described. The book was very sad but left me feeling satisfied. I will find another Moody book to compare to this one.

2023-02-11 08:04