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Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
I have always found Ann Patchett's writing full of lyricism and light. Whole paragraphs beg to be savored and reread.
I was first introduced to her writing in Bel Canto, which told an incredible story that I remember, all these years later.
Some of her books really pulled me in; others took longer to get into. But they are all beautifully written.
Her newest book, Tom Lake, took a bit of time to warm up to. The earliest pages were somewhat confusing. She tells a tale in two separate parts, one about her past as an actress; and the other about her current life with her family, on a cherry farm.
For much of the book, I found her family life less interesting, and impatiently waited for her to return to her earlier days. However, as the book continued, I became more engrossed in her children and her husband.
The story is full of nostalgia and what-ifs. Anyone of a certain age has probably experienced these episodes. I found her main and subsidiary characters intriguing and well-developed. There are also a few delightful twists in the book.
I recommend Tom Lake to fans of Ann Patchett and literary fiction.
I was first introduced to her writing in Bel Canto, which told an incredible story that I remember, all these years later.
Some of her books really pulled me in; others took longer to get into. But they are all beautifully written.
Her newest book, Tom Lake, took a bit of time to warm up to. The earliest pages were somewhat confusing. She tells a tale in two separate parts, one about her past as an actress; and the other about her current life with her family, on a cherry farm.
For much of the book, I found her family life less interesting, and impatiently waited for her to return to her earlier days. However, as the book continued, I became more engrossed in her children and her husband.
The story is full of nostalgia and what-ifs. Anyone of a certain age has probably experienced these episodes. I found her main and subsidiary characters intriguing and well-developed. There are also a few delightful twists in the book.
I recommend Tom Lake to fans of Ann Patchett and literary fiction.
