A Happy Belated Mother’s Day to all the moms out there who were able to celebrate on Sunday!
Things have been really quiet around here. It seems that Mother Nature has decided to extend our winter, with steady rain, wind, and some snow and hail mixed in for good measure. Hey, I love the cold dark days when it’s October and November, but c’mon, its May! I’m ready for some spring sunshine (and I know my plants are ready as well).
At least being stuck in the house made me buckle down and finally finish a book that I started in 2021…
The Week in Books
The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber — 4 out of 5 stars
Whew, after seven months I finally finished this mammoth tale! Set in the mid-1870’s, we are introduced to Sugar, a well-known prostitute who dreams of a better life; William Rackham, a perfume tycoon who is obsessed with Sugar; Agnes Rackham, William’s long-suffering and mentally unstable wife; Henry Rackham, William’s well-meaning brother; and little Sophie Rackham, William and Agnes’ young daughter who has been kept out of the public spotlight as well as her parents’ affections. I really liked the story as a whole, and the plot and characters were easy to follow (a plus when I would put the book aside for weeks at a time). My biggest complaint? The ending!! No spoilers here but let me just say, after 835 pages, I wanted something better than that!!
Short and sweet this week. Until next time, stay safe and Happy Reading!