Hmm not sure what I thought about
this. The novel was shortlisted for the Orange Price for Fiction 2012. The story is set in the 1950's and switches
between New York and Paris. It follows Bea Nightingale as she goes to Paris to “rescue” a nephew she barely
knows at the request of her estranged brother. Cynthia Ozick has a unique style
and her characters all have distinct voices.
It is well written with lots of descriptive prose. I liked the character of Bea, although at times I wanted to shake her. There are rave reviews for this book, but I’m
not sure her particular style is for me.
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