I'd actually suggest that chapter 17 is important to the story, and anyone who wants to skip it should at least read the last few paragraphs of that chapter, because it's not quite what it seems. And as an aside, contains what is one of my least favorite writing tropes actually done well - I was surprised and found it funny.
I was also surprised by Father McCue's back story, as well as surprised about how much I enjoyed reading about this very minor character. I also loved Maggie's point of view on Melissa's death and her thoughts about her two daughters. I think I have told the book club before my many feelings about no-one (visibly in the show) grieving for Melissa.
I've heard criticism before that Aloysia's writing is too descriptive for some people - there are times in the story where I stopped and "noticed" the writing which I imagine could break up the flow of the story if you're not completely digging it. But I enjoy pretty writing so it doesn't seem like a concern for me. And I liked reading about these characters so much, the little details that ring true for me.
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Date: 2015-03-02 09:34 am (UTC)I'd actually suggest that chapter 17 is important to the story, and anyone who wants to skip it should at least read the last few paragraphs of that chapter, because it's not quite what it seems. And as an aside, contains what is one of my least favorite writing tropes actually done well - I was surprised and found it funny.
I was also surprised by Father McCue's back story, as well as surprised about how much I enjoyed reading about this very minor character. I also loved Maggie's point of view on Melissa's death and her thoughts about her two daughters. I think I have told the book club before my many feelings about no-one (visibly in the show) grieving for Melissa.
I've heard criticism before that Aloysia's writing is too descriptive for some people - there are times in the story where I stopped and "noticed" the writing which I imagine could break up the flow of the story if you're not completely digging it. But I enjoy pretty writing so it doesn't seem like a concern for me. And I liked reading about these characters so much, the little details that ring true for me.