Marian’s Comments (group member since Oct 25, 2018)

Marian’s comments from the Book Club for Introverts group.

I totally agree too. He seems so sketchy in that way that makes me second guess myself. Like, my gut says he's up to something, but then there's that other part that's like, well maybe I'm reading too much into it? I feel like that's the vibe the author is intending to give us with his character and I am impressed that it's working - though I could be totally off base.

But on the other hand. . . this is soooo many coincidences for one guy!

I love this so far. The most excellent way the author pinpoints the awful tidbits that make it so believable is impressive. And for me the disjointed style so far really works. I feel like this author could take it anywhere and I'm here for it. Love the writing.

Also, (another love) the way the two women's points of view are written is fascinating and so different. The way they narrate, or the way their points of view are narrated, is so interesting and so different already.

This was just the type of beginning to hook me. Not sure what that says about me, but the descriptions of his loneliness, his rather unique career, and his "oops I invented a family and I'm going to go with it" blunder totally got me right in the feels. It's at that intersection of grief, human longing, solitude, and humor that I really enjoy reading, especially when it's this well written.

deana everett wrote: "I had to get my thoughts together before posting my thoughts on chapters 1-3. I AM Frances. I struggle with small talk and rehearse conversations in my head before hopelessly flubbing them. I have ..."

Yes! I relate to her also, and I'm nervous about what that's going to mean as the story unfolds! But, I re-read the couple sentences where she veers off the road and hides behind the tree because I have always wanted to just blatantly avoid someone that way but have never had the guts to do it!

I am really excited about this book and am enjoying it so far. I'm looking forward to figuring out why the narration is the way it is because I didn't expect it to formatted this way (go between present and past). I love the writing too, it's visceral and just gritty enough to suggest that hint of suspense and sinister things to come. Perfect fall/winter book for me so far!