Things We Set on Fire is a detail-rich family story by up-and-comer Deborah Reed that will suck you in from the first pages.
When marital misfortune and physical collapse bring sisters Elin and Kate back to their mother, three generations of tough but damaged women finally come together to deal with a 30-year old tragedy that had splintered the family. Reed never sugar-coats the story, but her evocative prose brings out every nuanced emotion as these women learn the truth and learn to forgive.
With a strong Southern Gothic vibe, believably flawed characters, and a heart-tugging plot, Things We Set on Fire will linger long after the cover is closed.
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Things We Set on Fire is Deborah Reed's first literary novel.
I started to write that I "enjoyed" this book, and in many ways I did, even though it wasn't a light, easy read.
ReplyDeleteI posted a brief review of the book on my blog. Here's the link:
http://sandranachlinger.blogspot.com/2014/01/things-we-set-on-fire-teaser-tuesday.html
This sounds like a book I'd like!
ReplyDeleteSounds a book I'd like to.
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