From the very first character I wanted more than the lifespan that was given. Each time period and the person it represented left me wanting more. In fact, I often thought as I read it that I would love to see it fattened and become a television series or at least a book series. I think you have to allow yourself the time to sink into this one, and when you do, you'll be glad you did.Īlice Hoffman is amazing! This book felt like a series. It's not a genre novel, but more literary. It wouldn't let me go! This isn't for someone wanting major action or romance. I listened to this book twice through, then listened to my favorite chapters a third time. Alice Hoffman has such a terrific insight into human nature, and in this book she examines all kinds of people, allowing the reader to understand each of them, in their weakness, in their nobility, in their humanity. The characters are so rich, and the town itself develops a personality and becomes a character we root for. But once I understood the structure and got about three chapters in, it completely hooked me. At first I had a hard time getting into the book. Knowing that, you let go of your expectations for a "regular" novel and just go with the flow. You have to go in to this book knowing it's episodic - it covers about 250 years in the life of the town, and each chapter skips ahead to another generation.
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