T
itle: White HousesAuthor: Amy Bloom
Genre: Historical Fiction
Synopsis: Franklin D. Roosevelt has just passed away and Elenor turns to her 'first friend' and estranged long-time lover Lorena Hickok for comfort. Over the course of four days, Lorena recounts her life, what led her to Elenor, and how their relationship changed her life.
My Thoughts
The first thing I thought when I picked up this book of the shelf at the library was, 'this isn't a very long book.' Then again, I had just come off of over 500 pages of medieval writing about knights, so anything less than 400 pages seemed short. After reading it I have decided it is the perfect length. Nothing is worse than a novel that is 100 pages longer than necessary that is always such a disappointment. Bloom wraps this story up so nicely. The reader feels like you have all the facts but it isn't overly wordy. It is perfect.
I love the way that it is broken into 4 parts and that each chapter begins by telling the reader the date and time like a diary. The chapter begins with what is happening at that moment and then Lorena usually relates the present back to a time in her past. It is really well done.
Bloom has a way of highlighting the qualities and complexities of relationships beautifully. At the end, I may have even shed a tear.
If you are looking for something that is quick and impactful read, this book is for you.
To buy this book from Amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from the author, visit the website linked above
The first thing I thought when I picked up this book of the shelf at the library was, 'this isn't a very long book.' Then again, I had just come off of over 500 pages of medieval writing about knights, so anything less than 400 pages seemed short. After reading it I have decided it is the perfect length. Nothing is worse than a novel that is 100 pages longer than necessary that is always such a disappointment. Bloom wraps this story up so nicely. The reader feels like you have all the facts but it isn't overly wordy. It is perfect.
I love the way that it is broken into 4 parts and that each chapter begins by telling the reader the date and time like a diary. The chapter begins with what is happening at that moment and then Lorena usually relates the present back to a time in her past. It is really well done.
Bloom has a way of highlighting the qualities and complexities of relationships beautifully. At the end, I may have even shed a tear.
If you are looking for something that is quick and impactful read, this book is for you.
To buy this book from Amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from the author, visit the website linked above
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