Diana L. (mamadiana) reviewed A great character study on 6/25/2009 + 8 more book reviews

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This story is told by three different narrators, Rose, Son, and Cecilia. Patchett divided it into three sections so that each period of the characters' lives was told by a different narrator, giving the reader only one viewpoint of the issues going on at the time. Therefore, I found it a little disconcerting that the first narrator's thoughts were no longer available to me when someone else was narrating. However, this device may have been employed to mirror the unavailability of Rose to her family members.

This was an enjoyable book which is beautifully written, and a wonderful character study. My biggest complaint is the ending; I felt cheated. Again, perhaps a device employed to mirror the feelings of some of the characters.

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