I loved this novel andI was immediately pulled into this fascinating story. Sue Miller presents a group of characters whose lives intersect around the performance of a play. As a writer, I was taken with the structure and the way the play itself, The Lake Shore Limited, served as the unifying factor. Miller weaves together events from the past and the present in a meaningful way and the disparate lives of her characters all touch upon each other in an amazing ripple effect. While I was reading this novel the story stayed in my mind even when I was “away” from the book. I longed to get back into this fictional world. A lovely book that will stay with me much like The Good Mother did so many years ago.
I have read all of Miller’s books. If there was one that I liked a lot it was The Senator’s Wife and the other While I Was Gone…this one was okay…glad you liked it.
I finally was able to get my email to type on this site–I think it was using a computer that was not mine…
P.S. Am reading EAST HOPE again–on the count down for your next book
Katharine, I’m still reading BEACHCOMBERS by Nancy Thayer…busy week at the office and only time to read at bedtime…I DID buy the 2 Charles Martin books last week that Brenda recommended…have never read Sue Miller.
I have read Sue Miller’s books over the years and like some more than others. I loved this new one, but I think Brenda prefered the Senator’s Wife. This is why I enjoy book discussions- good to have different opinions and share what we think. I love knowing there are avid readers out there!
Thank you sooooo much!