Susan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Cinematic Read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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A brilliant, character-driven novel that simultaneously portrays a bygone era of American society. Pasco’s characters are both empathetic and relatable. She clearly has a keen understanding of human nature and psychology. Etta and her friend, Muriel, are a study in contrasts. Lately it seems that authors shy away from fully dealing with love relationships. Not true of this one! Better qualities of human nature, like tenderness and caring, come to the fore. Even minor characters pop out from the page in three-dimension.
The author’s command of the English language is as exceptional, seen not only in descriptions, but in her skill at dialogue and colloquial expressions.
Detailed and realistic depictions enable the reader to visualize Etta’s world. I found myself laughing and crying over the fates of Etta’s family and friends—especially that of Etta herself. Was this because I clearly recall my own girlhood of the 1960s and 70s? I asked myself this a few times while reading. I’ve concluded that it is in Eva Pasco’s ability to bring her story to life through language, careful observation, and exquisite detail that renders such a cinematic quality to her writing. Put this novel at the top of your reading list!!
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