Vera lives in a small, isolated town, surrounded by mountains and dampness year-round. It is rare for an outsider to come to their town, just as it is rare for someone to leave on their own. Sadly, however, the mothers of this town live with a strange affliction, one that causes some of them to simply vanish into thin air. When Vera becomes a mother herself, she feels, and fears, that affliction, wondering if it will come for her as it did her own mother. Vera has a decision to make: stay and face the possibility of being yet another mother overtaken by their affliction, or take her life into her own hands.
WOW! Schaitkin’s second novel blew me away. It is deep, honest, and insightful, not to mention extremely enjoyable. Her words paint a beautiful picture for the reader of Vera and her life, as well as the other characters and the settings. The characters are not only well developed, but they have some serious messages to send to the reader about the pressures of motherhood: the sacrifices and loss of self, the judgements faced, and legacies left behind. Vera herself is an interesting individual and she drew me into her life. She also had me wondering what I would do if I were to face similar circumstances and challenges. I cannot wait to see what Schaitkin comes up with next!
WOW! Schaitkin’s second novel blew me away. It is deep, honest, and insightful, not to mention extremely enjoyable. Her words paint a beautiful picture for the reader of Vera and her life, as well as the other characters and the settings. The characters are not only well developed, but they have some serious messages to send to the reader about the pressures of motherhood: the sacrifices and loss of self, the judgements faced, and legacies left behind. Vera herself is an interesting individual and she drew me into her life. She also had me wondering what I would do if I were to face similar circumstances and challenges. I cannot wait to see what Schaitkin comes up with next!