Welcome to Litsy!

Sad, poignant little book. Dysfunctional, flawed family that can‘t seem to get any of it right, but not written in a judgemental way, make your mind up about all the characters. Not a lot of happiness in this book - don‘t read to be uplifted! But I couldn‘t put it down and read in one sitting tonight.

Couldn‘t put this down. There‘s something elegant and simple and heartbreaking about this story that reeled me in and wouldn‘t let go. Possibly not for everyone but I enjoyed it hugely.

I‘m realizing I‘m a sucker for family sagas. This one was recommended to me by a coworker. She was a big fan and I went into it expecting to be wowed, but have seen very little about this book elsewhere. The #audiobook was excellently narrated. The story was tragic and the characters real to me. I just wish it had been a bit less of a sob story. Sometimes life is one bad experience after another, but GESH! Reminds me of Jane Smiley & Anne Tyler.

It‘s our anniversary today! We both took the day off work to celebrate. ♥️ Breakfast was at Fluff Bakery. I had chia tea and this lovely book with a veggie burrito. It‘s an overcast day but I like the moodiness. We are shopping and eating lunch later too. ☺️

I am left feeling sad and empty. This family was painful in many ways. 3⭐

??? my emotions in emoji form.
"Many years later, Leon would tell René that Al had beaten him with a wooden board fitted with nail-head studs."

My kids were up at 6am, already arguing. It is gloomy outside, my motivation is nil. I am choosing to make my 6 year old lady down and watch a movie. Alabama and I are snuggling while I watch Marcella and read. #catsoflitsy #Alabamaslife

Time to start something new. #giveawaywinner #ARC thanks

I won this gem and received it in the mail today. Also pictured my biscuit with BlackBerry preserves. #ARC #giveawaywinner