First of all, let me warn ya that you probably won't be reading much about brand-new releases here, unless we get them at the library, and I don't put myself on their lists. We're poor. So we read our old books over and over again or we read what we pick up here and there.
I just found and finished The Doctor's Wife by Elizabeth Brundage. And, like, whoa. This is the first line:
"The memory starts here, in my apron pocket, with the gun."
It just gets more delicious from there.
The book centers around the doctor's wife, the doctor, a famous artist, and the artist's deranged wife. It details how intricately our lives can be interwoven through love, lust, religion, politics, and jealousy. And honestly, from there, if I told you anything else other than what a damn ride, I'd be doing you an injustice. This book is masterful for a debut, and I managed to read it in two sittings. (Downright IMPOSSIBLE in mom-world, amirite?) It is engrossing, haunting, and one that will stay with you for a while. It certainly will not be getting exchanged at my local used book store anytime soon. I need a second devouring. I highly recommend this book and would love to hear some other opinions!
I just found and finished The Doctor's Wife by Elizabeth Brundage. And, like, whoa. This is the first line:
"The memory starts here, in my apron pocket, with the gun."
It just gets more delicious from there.
As soon as I finish my old fave Fair and Tender Ladies, I WILL read this. Damn, if a first line could ever hook someone!
ReplyDeleteOn your recommendation alone, I ordered this.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I make no promises about when I will READ it.
Oooh Pam, when you do, you will love it. Pinky-swear.
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