Melissa M. (MemoRandom) reviewed on 5/30/2011 + 77 more book reviews

I am always gratified when I disregard negative reviews, read a book anyway,and discover a gem. "The Sister" by Poppy Adams is a prime example. Yes, there is some meandering into the field of lepidoptery (study of moths and butterflies), but it's part of the character development. Virginia,the eccentric narrator, is proud of her scientific bent. As she says, "I may not understand people, but I have an instinct for insects." She tells an eerie, but somewhat familiar, tale of dysfunction in the family. I found Ms Adams' first novel a satisfying read with an appropriate ending. At its high points, I found myself reminded of Ruth Rendell writing as Barbara Vine. Not too shabby!

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