Saturday, December 31, 2011

"Nightwoods" by Charles Frazier. *****

> Audiobook, narrated by Will Patton
> Orig. published 2011

> Characters: Luce (caretaker of old tourist lodge), Lilli (her sister), Bud (Lilli's husband who killed her) Dolores & Frank (Lilli's two children from other father, now living with Lucy , sociopaths), Stubblefield (grandson who inherits the lodge)

> Setting> Rural North Carolina, I think

> lyrical prose contrasts the dark, troubled story

>. LibraryThing Review: I urge you to take this journey into "Nghtwoods"! Charles Frazier has created a marvelous contrast between lyrical prose and a dark tale of emotional damage and its resolution. Luce, the protagonist, is a powerful mix of wounded creature and earth mother. She is presented with her sister's children, twins, Dolores and Frank, who are emotionally damaged almost beyond redemption. However, Luce's instincts and the night woods open the door to potential transformation. A dark, harrowing, yet hopeful story, this novel has met all three of my criteria for excellence in terms of use of language, memorable characters, and a wonderful plot!

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