I very much enjoyed Ann Patchett's new novel Whistler particularly the allegorical tale about the lovely horse. I can't be the only reader who thought the story was heading towards a romance between the adult Daphne and her stepfather, can I? It took a different twist but I wonder if it might have had a more exciting ending if there had been an illicit liaison.
Perhaps my mind has taken a dark turn after reading Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. It's a twisted satire with very black humour. I'm too old to be following trad wife or homestead vloggers but I got the general idea. For some reason the writing reminded me a little of Donna Tartt. I kept turning the pages but the ending was confusing - presumably to reflect central character's Natalie's psychotic state - not sure that it worked.
I loved Wild Swans - Three Daughters of China when it was first published in the 1991. Can it be that long ago? Jung Chang's new book, dedicated to her mother, was published this year. I started Fly Wild Swans a couple of months ago but just didn't find the same magic in the writing, I will try again. Anyone read it?
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