Reviews

This is a sweetly told story about childhood and all the questions, hopes and disappointments that come with it. Klueh is particularly skilled at description. Her grandmother's voice "sounded as though she had swallowed sand." In describing a nun, she writes: "Everything about her was round; round face, round blue eyes that looked surprised by everything, and a little mouth that puckered to almost nothing." While the novel isn't strong on plot, its descriptions and characterizations make for a satisfying read-- one that's likely to be enjoyed by those who enjoy a tender tale about life in another era. -BlueInk Reviews