swamplandia

This was part of the buy two get one free table. I might have picked it for its title as much as anything. And the NY Times review used the word, "haunted." I am shallow.

I had a hard time getting into this book. I trudged along liking parts and pieces. And then, once we left swamplandia, things picked up. And suddenly without warning, I was trapped and in love.

I had an ominous feeling about Birdman that I kept brushing off like one of his feathers stuck to my shoulder. I cheered on Kiwi and wanted him so much to succeed. And the scene of Chief Bigtree in the casino was heartwrenching and so.darn.real.

If you own it, stick with it. It will pay off in the end. A plucky heroine whose spritely spirit will not be quenched. Oh, Ava Bigtree, many times I wanted to crawl into the pages and just give you a hug. But you aren't that kind, are you?

books read: 3