The Burgess Boys
melany says:
Clunky Bob Burgess and his super suave older brother Jim, go to rescue their sister and nephew. Nothing goes well and the author goes to great lengths to expose all their flaws and one is left wondering why, though this book is an ordeal to read, do I still continue. Then when it seems that things can't get any worse they do, and, as it turns out, it is a good thing. There is no happy ending, but the author leaves her audience with a tiny ray of hope
Laurabell says:
I like the author's... style and character development, but a few times during the reading I had to pause and think, "would she/he really be saying/thinking this/" - based on earlier descriptions or dialog in the story. For instance, was Helen reacting a little too aghast at her crappy husband's infidelity? And was Bob really transformed from a pretty nice but depressed guy, to a clear thinking, stable, on-the-wagon protaginist after finding out that he didn't accidentally cause his father's death? (and rather that his older brother did.) And Susan - her relationship with the awkward, quiet son, Zach. Hmmm . . didn't really ring true after his hate crime and subsequent investigation. Small town Maine was described unflatteringly again (Olive Kitteridge) so I have to believe Strout knows a town like Shirley Falls quite well and was glad to leave it behind at some point. Overall, I liked this book very much - troubled relationships among family members are so interesting to read about. Ha.MoreLess
Clunky Bob Burgess and his super suave older brother Jim, go to rescue their sister and nephew. Nothing goes well and the author goes to great lengths to expose all their flaws and one is left wondering why, though this book is an ordeal to read, do I still continue. Then when it seems that things can't get any worse they do, and, as it turns out, it is a good thing. There is no happy ending, but the author leaves her audience with a tiny ray of hope
Laurabell says:
I like the author's... style and character development, but a few times during the reading I had to pause and think, "would she/he really be saying/thinking this/" - based on earlier descriptions or dialog in the story. For instance, was Helen reacting a little too aghast at her crappy husband's infidelity? And was Bob really transformed from a pretty nice but depressed guy, to a clear thinking, stable, on-the-wagon protaginist after finding out that he didn't accidentally cause his father's death? (and rather that his older brother did.) And Susan - her relationship with the awkward, quiet son, Zach. Hmmm . . didn't really ring true after his hate crime and subsequent investigation. Small town Maine was described unflatteringly again (Olive Kitteridge) so I have to believe Strout knows a town like Shirley Falls quite well and was glad to leave it behind at some point. Overall, I liked this book very much - troubled relationships among family members are so interesting to read about. Ha.MoreLess
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