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Our Spoons Came from Woolworths
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For some reason, I’m not feeling much of a review after finishing this, so I’ll point you toward a friend’s review, with which I wholeheartedly agree: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I’ll just add that, after some reflection, I can only guess that the precipitousness of the ending was how the first-person narrator felt about it—as well as its showing (maybe) that what came before was much more important. I was a bit perplexed and then remembered the first line of the novel: “I told Helen my story and she went home and cried.” She cried about what happened in the middle, not the end.
I have Comyns’ The Juniper Tree up next.
For some reason, I’m not feeling much of a review after finishing this, so I’ll point you toward a friend’s review, with which I wholeheartedly agree: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I’ll just add that, after some reflection, I can only guess that the precipitousness of the ending was how the first-person narrator felt about it—as well as its showing (maybe) that what came before was much more important. I was a bit perplexed and then remembered the first line of the novel: “I told Helen my story and she went home and cried.” She cried about what happened in the middle, not the end.
I have Comyns’ The Juniper Tree up next.
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Jun 04, 2020 02:39PM
I love to reread, but this is one I probably won't.
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I liked Comyn's voice in this one, and felt like she gave it the happy ending she thought she personally deserved. I also read Sisters By a River, which was strangely odd, but again, supposedly based on her own childhood. Her voice is different, for sure.
James wrote: "I love to reread, but this is one I probably won't."I agree. No reason to reread this one, though maybe I'd reread Who Was Changed and Who Was Dead.
Diane wrote: "I liked Comyn's voice in this one, and felt like she gave it the happy ending she thought she personally deserved. I also read Sisters By a River, which was strangely odd, but again, supposedly bas..."Comyns' voice is definitely unique (based on the two Comyns I've read). I wondered if the book's second marriage was also based on her second. I can relate to her -- I too am one of six children and my marriages were/are similar in some ways.
Teresa wrote: "James wrote: "I love to reread, but this is one I probably won't."I agree. No reason to reread this one, though maybe I'd reread Who Was Changed and Who Was Dead."
That's also the only one I'd reread—and I've read them all.
Fionnuala wrote: "That's also the only one I'd reread—and I've read them all."I know you didn't care for The Juniper Tree as much, Fionnuala, and I'm hoping for my sake it's not another letdown of a fairy-tale retelling for me. :)
Don't let me put you off, Teresa—actually, I know you won't. Your mind is always wide open.
Fionnuala wrote: "Don't let me put you off, Teresa—actually, I know you won't. Your mind is always wide open.":) I'm reading TJT now. Comyns has a way of writing that rushes me headlong into her story. I'm seeing some common themes with this earlier novel and looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.
Not what I would call a "pick me up" read. :(But I gave it 3.5 stars because I thought the writing was good, and it certainly held my attention. Did you like The Juniper Tree?
JimZ wrote: "Not what I would call a "pick me up" read. :(But I gave it 3.5 stars because I thought the writing was good, and it certainly held my attention. Did you like The Juniper Tree?"
Most of her works aren't. The Juniper Tree isn't a "pick me up" either, though the writing is also good and it too held my attention. But I found more flaws in The Juniper Tree than in Woolworths. Last night I finished another of her works that is more like Woolworths.
Ann wrote: "never read but i love the title"I think the title is what draws in a lot of her first-time readers.
okay i admit it it di just that for me I mean who wouldnt want to read a story involving Woolworth's. Not the point nor the real subject however.. correct?
Ann wrote: "okay i admit it it di just that for me I mean who wouldnt want to read a story involving Woolworth's. Not the point nor the real subject however.. correct?"Correct. I think Woolworths is just mentioned that one time, as an indicator of their poverty.
Teresa wrote: "JimZ wrote: "Not what I would call a "pick me up" read. :(But I gave it 3.5 stars because I thought the writing was good, and it certainly held my attention. Did you like The Juniper Tree?"
Most ..."
And what was that book?
JimZ wrote: "And what was that book?"Mr. Fox. My review (such as it is) will be up shortly.
Teresa wrote: "JimZ wrote: "And what was that book?"Mr. Fox. My review (such as it is) will be up shortly."
Thanks!
Teresa wrote: "Ann wrote: "okay i admit it it di just that for me I mean who wouldnt want to read a story involving Woolworth's. Not the point nor the real subject however.. correct?"Correct. I think Woolworths..."
Hmm
