Disappointing! Always enjoy books about family and relationships... but this book just didn't work for me.Disappointing! Always enjoy books about family and relationships... but this book just didn't work for me....more
A beautifully crafted novel. Excellent writer who does not shy away from conflict and pain within a family. Tender moments that brought me to tears a nuA beautifully crafted novel. Excellent writer who does not shy away from conflict and pain within a family. Tender moments that brought me to tears a number of times....more
Women...amazing ! What a wonderful book characterizing the bonds so many women share! I laughed in so many parts and shed a few tears as well.
The story Women...amazing ! What a wonderful book characterizing the bonds so many women share! I laughed in so many parts and shed a few tears as well.
The story was quite funny and provocative. So much was addressed.
I will say the last theme and the shenanigans utilized was a bit out there!
A beautifully written memoir ... seemingly told with amazing honesty and painful experiences. You actually feel you're beside Delia as she recounts herA beautifully written memoir ... seemingly told with amazing honesty and painful experiences. You actually feel you're beside Delia as she recounts her roller coaster ride of highs and lows.
Illness, loss and the unpredictability of life's uncharted waters are front and center. And then a new love...one that would come about so out of the blue.
The medical stories are recounted in such a way that they probably touch each of us.
A worthwhile and heartfelt read. I recommend it. ...more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book on multiple levels. The character development is beautifully crafted and each one is so unique.
I find the author's writiI thoroughly enjoyed this book on multiple levels. The character development is beautifully crafted and each one is so unique.
I find the author's writing so engaging. Detailed ...but not too heavy handed and the language just flows!
My kind of book. Everyone will find some way to connect with the story and the characters....more
Very unusual story and provocative on many levels.
I felt there was too much about art history and the descriptiBeautifully written by a superb author.
Very unusual story and provocative on many levels.
I felt there was too much about art history and the descriptions of the Galapagos went on too long ...BUT the descriptions of the pandemic and its effect on so many seemed brutally honest and accurate on every note.
I almost forgot how truly awful it was in 2020 and the fears that dominates our every thought. So much was unknown and the tragic loss of so many is hard to fathom.
This book is nicely written and moves a along in an interesting fashion for the first half. Then it goes increasingly down hill with repetitive themes This book is nicely written and moves a along in an interesting fashion for the first half. Then it goes increasingly down hill with repetitive themes and preposterous plot twists!
Rambling story and way too long. Addresses an important issue for us all.. but it was predictable from start to finish.
Lacking in nuance and sophisticaRambling story and way too long. Addresses an important issue for us all.. but it was predictable from start to finish.
Lacking in nuance and sophistication. Not one of her best, sorry to say....more
This was quite an unusual book and touched on topics I was not really that familiar with. I found the book to be honest, bold, and touching.
I found theThis was quite an unusual book and touched on topics I was not really that familiar with. I found the book to be honest, bold, and touching.
I found the author's writing edgy and tender at the same time.
Self examination and the demands of society on who we were was both honest and heartfelt....more
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