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Book Review of A Spool of Blue Thread

A Spool of Blue Thread
A Spool of Blue Thread
Author: Anne Tyler
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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A story of family relationships over three generations-- Tyler tells the story of the Whitshanks, a family of home builders, out of chronological order which caused confusion for some readers in my bookclub. Some called the family dysfunctional, but I just thought them quirky, especially Denny who would be considered the black sheep of the family. And the family home could be considered the main character; it ties together the 3 generations.

The book kept me engaged but it just wasn't my cup of tea. My preferred genres are mysteries and thrillers so perhaps this was too docile for me.