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I felt like this was a better portrait of Dr. Thomas than Miss Jane, partly because Watson seems better at writing men than women, partly because there was so much focus on his inner life. The peacocks are his (and the cover makes you think Jane Austen will figure into it, while it‘s Jane Eyre. There are beautiful descriptions and contemplative language.

Yes

Been loving Americana literature and this one did not disappoint. I love this story for its sympathy and sweet portrayal of female disability. Great read

a delightful and relevantly educating piece. I enjoyed and appreciated the excellent choice of words and elegant style of writing. 4.8/5

“Especially if both were disposed to darkness of spirit?”

Mellow and beautiful. Perhaps not suited for everyone since it just breaks all rules about how you are supposed to construct a compelling story — and never gives the reader what he/she wants.

I made my own Crème de cassis so lots of Kirs from now on!

Ok I said I would return with a report on my incontinent book. It really wasn't bad for a book about a woman with a genetic disorder, the author has an amazing knack for character descriptions. I just have to giggle at the thought of his proposal to the publisher yeah the book is about a woman who lives with incontinence her whole life. Good writing but I finished and went MEH.

My review on Goodreads was apparently controversial because I dared to say that the main character was too passive, too dependant on other people and that she resigns herself to a bland life without a fight... I stand by those opinions.

Spending the day with Miss Jane.

This is my pre-book club rating. I always leave book club liking the book more than when I went in, though, so maybe I‘ll rank it again in a few hours.

It was well written, but not a lot happened, and I felt a lot of the “seams” were showing — like Mrs. Chisholm doesn‘t get referred to as “Ida” until page 150, and then gets called Ida a lot, as if the author didn‘t think of a name for her until Halfway in.

First read of 2018 to prepare for my first book club meeting of 2018. So far, 50 pages of hinting around at a baby‘s gynecological deformity.

I dont know how productive I'll be, but I want to at least finish Miss Jane and start on one of the other two!

#SpookyOctober #OctoterTBR

Honestly, I picked this up primarily because of the beautiful cover. I'm glad to say I really enjoyed it. Its not plot driven, but rather, a quiet little story with beautiful writing.

Gorgeous cover!

My SILs took us to Union Ave Books in Knoxville today and here is part of my fun haul-- Miss Jane and artsy bookmarks from two Edwards...Gorey and Hopper! #bookhaul #bookmarks

This was one of those books that is pleasant enough to read, but you are still waiting for the story to begin as you turn the last page.

I'm going to give this one a try. I'm still having trouble with heavier books, but this might be doable. Plus, it is for one of my book clubs, so I have to read it anyway. #books #MissJane #BradWatson

Ahhh trying to be better about working out!!! Reading helps 😂

Next author at the #alabamabookfestival .... Brad Watson.

This beauty will be in the mail this week #BookClubGoingPostal #MyBookSwap #LitsyGoesPostal have you read this?

#shepersisted in maintaining her independence and dignity despite the birth defect.

I was amazed by the impeccable writing in this slow paced story.
#marchintoreading

apparently I managed to complete part of #santhiReads2017 -
to read 6 authors new to me.
Last year I managed to read 35 writers (fiction) out of the targeted 52. I expect to continue discovering other authors this year

Miss Jane:
I was impressed with Watson's impeccable writing, despite the slow pace. The book came to my attention through a Facebook book club and I am glad to have made this book a January priority.

#bookmail 📚❤️

Heard so many good things about this and the cover is so amazing; can't wait! #LitsyAtoZ @BookishMarginalia #MissJane #BradWatson

Miss Jane is a quiet novel, but oh the writing is so beautiful! It won't become a favorite for me but it's a solid read.

Left me a bit hopeless and unsettled but also oddly comforted.

A+ Saturday right here.

Beautiful & quiet exploration of a woman's life. Watson did a superb job conveying the emotions tied to each of Jane's setbacks & triumphs. It's not necessarily an exciting or thrilling story, but I found the writing compelling all the same. Would be a good pick for readers interested in literary fiction but intimidated by giant books (this comes in under 300 pgs). My first time reading Watson, but I'll be seeking out more of his work!

I‘ve still got about 60 pages left before I finish this, but I have to make this my #recommendsday pick. This little-ish book packs a punch with beautiful, thoughtful prose. Jane's story, while heartbreaking at times, is captivating. If I didn't have to be up early in the morning for work I would be staying up to read more!

What a beautiful, quiet, contemplative masterpiece. I doubt I will ever forget Miss Jane, and I will hold Dr. Thompson up as an example of compassionate physician-hood for the medical students I teach.

Oh, this book. This beautiful book. The doctor and Jane are two of the most lovingly written characters I've ever had the privilege to meet.

I can already tell I will love Brad Watson's writing.

Author Silas House just posted a list of his favorite books of '16 that includes more than the usual suspects.
https://silashouseblog.blogspot.com/2016/12/books-of-2016-my-favorite-books.html...

Amazing!! Just a lovely, bittersweet tale that reads like a classic. Won't soon forget it!!

How disappointing. This story just feel flat for me, there was little sense of time passing and the characters were oddly lifeless and undeveloped. I chose it based mostly on the lovely cover (unfortunately marred here by library preservation) but the blurb made me expect more.

"She was thinking about people who came in through the door at a normal size but started growing then, becoming huge, giants, and as she passed through that image into sleep her body felt heavy, massive, so much so that she was unable to move, and sleep overcame her and moved through her like death."

Miss Ruby suggests that you read Miss Jane, about a woman with a genital deformity who lives a life of curious solitude. Beautifully written and my final book for my ten book reading challenge to read all of the NBA longlist. #2016nbaficlonglist

My Saturday morning routine used to include a 20-minute walk to Capitol Book and News, our independent bookstore, with a stop for coffee on the way. But last January the owners retired and closed the bookstore. Now I rely on book mail from Amazon.com. Happy to receive these, but today I am missing my neighborhood bookstore! #booknerdproblems #bookmail #photoofthedaynov16

damn....

#photoadaynov16 here's my book and brew for today. I'm feeling very half hearted today to say the least. I work in admin at a school with a large population of students of color, and a noticeable Muslim population as well. The students and faculty are going to be on edge today. I have a lot of thoughts I'm still working through. @RealLifeReading

Hmm, I was very undecided on pick or so-so for this one. I grabbed it at the library because I loved the cover, started reading and really liked it but as it went on it sort of became just ok, so 😐

Inspired by the author's great-aunt, this story of a young girl with a genital birth defect growing up on a Mississippi farm in the 1920's-30's was only "meh" for me. Though Jane's struggle to live a normal life kept me reading, I got bored when the story veered into descriptions of American pastoral life at that time. PS - the feather is the headpiece to my daughter's peacock Halloween costume.

Just staring this while I wait for my son to arrive but it's tough when everyone's so sleepy! Cuddly puppies make me sleepy!❤️💤

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A beautifully written story about a woman born with a genital defect and her acceptance of herself.

I just finished this book and can honestly say it's one of the best books I've ever read. And I've been reading for many years. The synopsis might sound like something you would normally pass by, but give it a chance. You might find that you enjoy it. Miss Jane is an amazing person.