I love the concept that informs The Red Address Book. What a wonderful way to write memoir: reflect on the names of those you knew during your life, as reflected in an address book you've kept all your life.
Doris has lived a long and an interesting life. Although she never married, she has loved well. An intelligent and beautiful woman, she is resourceful and manages to thrive in spite of all the world throws at her.
The characters of Doris and her niece Jenny are well-developed, as is their relationship. Jenny's husband seems too whiny and self-centered, and his realization and apology for his behavior didn't ring true for me. After the two strong female character, Gosta was my next favorite.
I can answer the final question in the book. Doris, you loved enough.
Doris has lived a long and an interesting life. Although she never married, she has loved well. An intelligent and beautiful woman, she is resourceful and manages to thrive in spite of all the world throws at her.
The characters of Doris and her niece Jenny are well-developed, as is their relationship. Jenny's husband seems too whiny and self-centered, and his realization and apology for his behavior didn't ring true for me. After the two strong female character, Gosta was my next favorite.
I can answer the final question in the book. Doris, you loved enough.