Friday, May 22, 2009

I have recently finished Testimony by Anita Shreve. This is the third selection of the recently formed Muddy Cup Coffee Shop Book Club. As facilitator, I became a tad alarmed when the first ten pages graphically described a prep school headmaster watching a video of several students having an orgy in a dorm room. (This will teach me to recommend books I haven't already read.) I'm hoping the group of vary aged ladies will not be too offended, I'm glad I didn't select this for the Y Senior Center book club!! The story is told in "Jodi Picoult" style, with each short chapter told from different characters points of view. After the initial shock, I found myself enjoying the interplay of characters. It reminded me of Crash because of the character development and ultimate interaction with each other. I've enjoyed other Shreve titles (Sea Glass, Light on Snow, Pilot's Wife) and would read more of her books.

3 comments:

  1. Oh do I love Anita Shreve and I love the book club/shop name (Muddy Cup Coffee Shop!) I'm surprised about that first scene - that's not really like her. Though she is rather evocative, but usually in a good way! Is this her newest one? I think she's written a few recently and I have to catch up - I try and save her for summer, she's the perfect summer reading!

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  2. It's a great summer read. If you've liked her other books, you'll like this one.

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  3. Best book club name ever! And thanks for the recommendation!

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