Summer vacation reads
A successful week at the beach is, of course, measured in part by the number of books I read (along with my tan). This year was mystery themed (along with one WWII novel mixed in).
By a Spider's Thread, Laura Lippman
Sarah's Key, Tatiana de Rosnay
And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The Evening is the Whole Day
The Evening is the Whole Day by Preema Samarasan is a beautifully written book set in Malaysia in 1980. It centers around the Rajasekharan family and their many secrets.
Asha, the youngest of three children, is the central, and most relatable, character. She sees ghosts, feels very misunderstood by her family and scorned by her older sister’s cold shoulder.
In the end, the book sets up some huge secret which led to misunderstandings and life changing impacts, however when it is revealed, it doesn’t seem as dramatic as I expected. Still, it’s a gorgeous book and worth a read.
Asha, the youngest of three children, is the central, and most relatable, character. She sees ghosts, feels very misunderstood by her family and scorned by her older sister’s cold shoulder.
In the end, the book sets up some huge secret which led to misunderstandings and life changing impacts, however when it is revealed, it doesn’t seem as dramatic as I expected. Still, it’s a gorgeous book and worth a read.
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