Maggie Osborne creates incredibly complex characters and situations.
This book has some of the most agonizing opening chapters I've ever read! I could identify with the anguish Max experienced by not being able to marry the woman he wanted. Low Down/Louise wanted to release Max from marrying her but Max was "a man of honor."
I couldn't imagine getting caught in such a hopeless marriage!
Low Down/Louise didn't seem to have any positive traits; she was filthy, cursed and lacked any understanding of lady-like behavior.
After the marriage, Low Down/Louise begins a metamorphasis into a woman of substance.
Max is a strong presence but he takes his own sweet time recognizing Low Down/Louise's character and value.
The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because of Philadelphia. She seemed to have no good qualities. If she was so awful, how and why did Max love her so?
This book has some of the most agonizing opening chapters I've ever read! I could identify with the anguish Max experienced by not being able to marry the woman he wanted. Low Down/Louise wanted to release Max from marrying her but Max was "a man of honor."
I couldn't imagine getting caught in such a hopeless marriage!
Low Down/Louise didn't seem to have any positive traits; she was filthy, cursed and lacked any understanding of lady-like behavior.
After the marriage, Low Down/Louise begins a metamorphasis into a woman of substance.
Max is a strong presence but he takes his own sweet time recognizing Low Down/Louise's character and value.
The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because of Philadelphia. She seemed to have no good qualities. If she was so awful, how and why did Max love her so?
