When the hovering presence is Death, when the physical setting is a mortuary, and when the world is reacting to war and a pandemic of previously unknown proportion - how can the reader find solace and hope?
The author knows exactly how to lead the reader through life's most devastating crises, and through daily changes -large and small.
I believe that the beauty and hope within this remarkable story stems from the fact that (although never openly stated) the Bright family members are good, decent people who love each other and their neighbors.
Each character has expertly drawn depth. To me, Willa's voice was especially well done - as a little girl she expressed her wants so clearly - "I don't want Mama dead". The familial love was present throughout the book.
It has been a long time since a book spoke to me so clearly and assured me that, even though things change, the human spirit can and will cope.
The author knows exactly how to lead the reader through life's most devastating crises, and through daily changes -large and small.
I believe that the beauty and hope within this remarkable story stems from the fact that (although never openly stated) the Bright family members are good, decent people who love each other and their neighbors.
Each character has expertly drawn depth. To me, Willa's voice was especially well done - as a little girl she expressed her wants so clearly - "I don't want Mama dead". The familial love was present throughout the book.
It has been a long time since a book spoke to me so clearly and assured me that, even though things change, the human spirit can and will cope.