Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
Author Lorna Landvik's talents as a comedian are evident throughout Chronicles of a Radical Hag (with Recipes). Her latest novel combines humor and heartfelt emotion in the best way and checks so many boxes: 1) small town life, 2) coming of age, 3) story told in an unusual format [newspaper columns], 4) left-leaning politics, and 5) a novel with recipes. Even though Haze Evans, the main character, has no dialogue in the entire novel, by its end I knew her so well and liked her so much.
It was a little difficult to get into this story due to its format and numerous characters, but quickly the book finds its rhythm and the key people settle into place. The characters range in age from young teens to octogenarians, and Landvik gives each a unique and authentic voice.
I highly recommend this wonderful reading experience and plan to check out the author's previous books.
It was a little difficult to get into this story due to its format and numerous characters, but quickly the book finds its rhythm and the key people settle into place. The characters range in age from young teens to octogenarians, and Landvik gives each a unique and authentic voice.
I highly recommend this wonderful reading experience and plan to check out the author's previous books.
