Anita Shreve always did a pretty good job. “Testimony” is very powerful, which some of my book club members didn’t like because of the sexual content. I was very sad the day she died. We’ll have no more books by this incredible author.
I’ll try Testimony and some of her other books. It’s always sad when we lose an author whose work we really enjoy. Ariana Franklin(real name is Diane Norman), who wrote Mistress of the Art of Death and several other historical novels, passed away several years ago. She’s one of my favorites, but I know there’ll be no more from her.
I’ve been lucky here in California. So many areas, some nearby, have fallen to horrendous wildfires, in the past few years, especially. We’ve escaped this, so far, right where I live on the central coast. But we’ve often experienced smoky air from fires some miles away. The school I taught at in Watsonville experienced considerable smoke and falling ash from the Summit Fire. Two teachers at my site evacuated their homes, and our students had to stay inside for recess. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. I live on a hill with woods all around, so am always aware.
Anita Shreve’s books are ALL fantastic! I devoured every one over the years, whenever I got my hands on them. Her older books are great, if you haven’t read them yet.
Just put this in our neighborhood library! It was still there yesterday! Must have been too hot for visitors. Someone is in for a treat! Loved all her books!
First Anita Shreve book I’ve ever read — just finished it last week in about two days. I enjoyed it. How does it compare to others by this author?
Anita Shreve always did a pretty good job. “Testimony” is very powerful, which some of my book club members didn’t like because of the sexual content. I was very sad the day she died. We’ll have no more books by this incredible author.
I’ll try Testimony and some of her other books. It’s always sad when we lose an author whose work we really enjoy. Ariana Franklin(real name is Diane Norman), who wrote Mistress of the Art of Death and several other historical novels, passed away several years ago. She’s one of my favorites, but I know there’ll be no more from her.
That was a good book.
A great book!
I liked it best of all her books.
Listen to it on Audiobook. Loved it
Me too!
I loved that book.
I love her!
Good to read these endorsements. It’s the next title up for my book club
The end was a bit tidy for my taste, but not a bad quick read. If you want some context from the real deal, I would recommend checking out the 70th-anniversary articles from the Portland Press Herald: https://www.pressherald.com/2017/10/21/when-maine-burned-how-the-monster-fire-of-47-tested-mainers-resilience-and-altered-its-landscape/
https://www.pressherald.com/2017/10/21/maine-fire-disaster-photographs-published-immediately-1947-fires/
Thanks so much for sharing the link!
Thanks –so interesting. I thought the book’s end was a little abrupt, too, and left questions unanswered, but it was still a good read.
I’ve been lucky here in California. So many areas, some nearby, have fallen to horrendous wildfires, in the past few years, especially. We’ve escaped this, so far, right where I live on the central coast. But we’ve often experienced smoky air from fires some miles away. The school I taught at in Watsonville experienced considerable smoke and falling ash from the Summit Fire. Two teachers at my site evacuated their homes, and our students had to stay inside for recess. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. I live on a hill with woods all around, so am always aware.
@Vicki I grew up in Northern California and can totally relate.
Awesome book! Sea Glass is my favorite by Anita Shreve
I love that one too! Have you read Resistance?
@Sarah I have it in my book stash.?
@Michele That one is my favorite!
Another is The Pilot’s Wife. First book that I read by Anita Shreve. I have enjoyed all her books.
Anita Shreve’s books are ALL fantastic! I devoured every one over the years, whenever I got my hands on them. Her older books are great, if you haven’t read them yet.
One of my favorites!
Just finished! Great read!
Our book club just read it! Being a Mainer it was a great read – only wish here was more history along with it.
Just put this in our neighborhood library! It was still there yesterday! Must have been too hot for visitors. Someone is in for a treat! Loved all her books!
And now we don’t have her anymore. Is this one of her biblical stories?
No, It’s about a fire.
Good book
I liked it.?
❤❤
I loved it too
It was good but I remember not caring for ending that much. Loved, loved Fortunes Rock & Sea Glass! My favs!
Body Surfing is good too!
Love Anita Shreve!
I’m in the middle of it too!