The Memory Keeper's Daughter
If anybody's looking for a book to read, I would highly recommend "Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards. It's one of the best books I've ever read. It has an emotional power that I haven't found in many other books. The descriptions are so well done--the descriptions of people, of cities, of the natural world... The first chapter has one of the best depictions of a snowstorm that I've read so far. Edwards has captured the elusive essence of the snowstorm. And she isn't even from Colorado (not that I know of, anyway).
*SPOILERS FOLLOW*
I bought the book after reading the teaser on the back. I figured that it would appeal to my interest in the medical profession and in Down's syndrome. It turns out that this book is more about family dynamics and destructive secrets than Down's syndrome--although the character with Down's syndrome is fleshed out very well. We get to see the challenges she deals with, the way she interacts with people, and the way she talks. It was all very interesting.
The story is rather intense and had me feeling depressed at times. It's definitely not a light read. So if you're looking for simpler fare, try something else.
*MORE SPOILERS*
For anybody who has read it...What did you think about the character of Norah? I couldn't sympathize with her. She had no strength whatsoever. She'd resort to drinking whenever she couldn't handle things. And she was a cheating slut. She almost deserved everything she got. I hate it when I can't sympathize with characters who are supposed to arouse pity.
That's all for now. I finished the book today and will be going to bed soon.
*SPOILERS FOLLOW*
I bought the book after reading the teaser on the back. I figured that it would appeal to my interest in the medical profession and in Down's syndrome. It turns out that this book is more about family dynamics and destructive secrets than Down's syndrome--although the character with Down's syndrome is fleshed out very well. We get to see the challenges she deals with, the way she interacts with people, and the way she talks. It was all very interesting.
The story is rather intense and had me feeling depressed at times. It's definitely not a light read. So if you're looking for simpler fare, try something else.
*MORE SPOILERS*
For anybody who has read it...What did you think about the character of Norah? I couldn't sympathize with her. She had no strength whatsoever. She'd resort to drinking whenever she couldn't handle things. And she was a cheating slut. She almost deserved everything she got. I hate it when I can't sympathize with characters who are supposed to arouse pity.
That's all for now. I finished the book today and will be going to bed soon.