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Midwives
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I'm very indifferent about this novel. I read it about four months ago, and recalling it I can't remember being overly moved by it. Of course it's an interesting story for a novel, arguing a somewhat sensitive issue of home-birth versus hospital-birth. But now thinking back I can't say I loved it or hated it.
There was an even combination of moments where I found myself drifting off while reading and moments where I was so riveted nothing could distract me outside of someone ripping the book out of my hand. I guess that's preferable to not being absorbed by a book at all, but really I want the book to grab at least a little of my attention the entire time I'm reading.
Like I said, I read this book a while ago and it's just not sticking in my mind whatsoever. Yes, there are a few moments I can recall as being good. The book was well written, the characters so-so. Overall you're going to have to go out there and make your own opinion about it. It was just too inbetween for me to go one way or the other.
There was an even combination of moments where I found myself drifting off while reading and moments where I was so riveted nothing could distract me outside of someone ripping the book out of my hand. I guess that's preferable to not being absorbed by a book at all, but really I want the book to grab at least a little of my attention the entire time I'm reading.
Like I said, I read this book a while ago and it's just not sticking in my mind whatsoever. Yes, there are a few moments I can recall as being good. The book was well written, the characters so-so. Overall you're going to have to go out there and make your own opinion about it. It was just too inbetween for me to go one way or the other.
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May 30, 2007
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Started Reading
November 1, 2007
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Finished Reading
March 18, 2008
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Mar 19, 2008 12:01PM
I've given consideration to reading this book because I did enjoy two of his other novels -- "Before You Know Kindness" and "The Double Bind". Although I have to say the latter one is a bit odd; he takes something of a risk with some of the material he chooses to introduce and when you get hit with the ending you're a little bit stunned. I know some people who didn't like "The Double Bind" for that reason but I thought it was rather clever.
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I liked the book. I did hold my attention. My eyes almost popped out of their sockets when I read the end. It gave me a very uneasy feeling, like I've just watched a really creepy horror movie.
