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The Guest Book
The Guest Book
Author: Sarah Blake
An exquisitely written, poignant family saga that illuminates the great divide, the gulf that separates the rich and poor, black and white, Protestant and Jew. Spanning three generations, The Guest Book deftly examines the life and legacy of one unforgettable family as they navigate the evolving social and political landscape ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781250110275
ISBN-10: 1250110270
Publication Date: 5/5/2020
Pages: 512
Rating:
  • Currently 2.2/5 Stars.
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2.2 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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Helpful Score: 1
This is an ambitious family saga about white privilege, anti-Semitism and racial inequality set over three generations. Unfortunately it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The first part was very confusing until I got the hang of it, wondering what year was being portrayed. Labeling the chapters with years would have been helpful. I love novels that are descriptive but there was too much repetition in the description of the Island. It was a good story that could have been told in a lot less pages. By page 350 I was ready for the story to end. Ms Blake's The Postmistress, on the other hand was a wonderful read for me.
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The main characters are well developed and interesting to begin with but they finally get to the point of being somewhat annoying with all the navel gazing they do. Glad I read it but not a particular favorite.


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