by Madeleine L'Engle
I came across a movie trailer for an upcoming cinematic treatment of this
book a couple of weeks ago - I thought I should re-read the book in
advance of the movie version's release. A delightful read, to be sure,
and one filled with a few surprises that I had forgotten. Madeleine
L'Engle loved to play with language, and that can be seen throughout
this short novel. Even though its protaganists are children this should
not be limited to being considered a children's book. The themes are
deep and profound. Even though it was written 55 years ago it still
seems relevant, we still live on a shadow planet.
Monday, November 13, 2017
A Beauty
by Connie Gault
I read this novel because it was written by the wife of a musician in one of the bands I play in. Fulled with colourful and complex characters, and evocative language I was drawn into the world of the Canadian prairies during the 1930s. At one point the novel jumps 30 years ahead, and suddenly I found myself in an environment I recognized, small town prairie life of the 1960s. Beautifully written, quite enjoyable.
I read this novel because it was written by the wife of a musician in one of the bands I play in. Fulled with colourful and complex characters, and evocative language I was drawn into the world of the Canadian prairies during the 1930s. At one point the novel jumps 30 years ahead, and suddenly I found myself in an environment I recognized, small town prairie life of the 1960s. Beautifully written, quite enjoyable.
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