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MacArthur Park: A Novel | Judith Freeman
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A captivating, emotionally taut novel about the complexities of a friendship between two womenand how it shapes, and reshapes, both of their lives "Filled with gorgeous prose and deep emotion . . . Explores what it means to be an artist, delves into the vicissitudes of life and death, and takes us on journey through the splendor (and sometimes ugliness) of the American Westwith dollops of Flaubert, Faulkner, Chekhov, Collette, and Chandler along the way."Lisa See, author of The Island of Sea Women Jolene and Verna share complicated ties that have crystallized over time. Beginning when they were girls discovering their needs and desires, their ongoing stories have been inextricably linked. But when Verna marries Vincent, Jolenes ex-husband, their paths may have finally, permanently diverged. A successful and provocative feminist artist, Jolene travels the world, attracting attention wherever she goes. Verna, a writer, works from her home near MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, where she and Vincent plan to spend the rest of their lives in a contemplative, intimate routine. Then Jolene asks one more favor of Vernato take a road trip with her to their small hometown in Utah. Its a journey that will force them to confront both the truths and falsehoods of their memories of each other and of the very beginnings of their friendship, and to reckon with the meaning of love, of time itself, of the bonds that matter most to us, and with what we owe one another.
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GidgetsTreasures75
MacArthur Park: A Novel | Judith Freeman
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1-6-22: My 2nd finished book of 2022! Jolene and Verna share complicated ties, beginning when they are girls. When Verna marries Vincent, Jolene‘s ex-husband their paths diverge. Jolene, feminist artist globe trots and Verna, a writer lives in MacArthur Park in LA. Then Jolene asks Verna for a favor after a 30 year silence, a road trip back home. A beautiful story about friendship between women. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📖#️⃣2️⃣

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KarenUK
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This is the only month of the year that didn‘t feature one of my #Top21in2021 so took a bit more thought!
Its about 2 women, and their lifetime of friendship with all it‘s ups and downs, and the man they both marry (at separate times.)The writing is beautiful, and the characters so nuanced, as their lives ebb and flow. I love a novel that seems simple, just a study of three people as they age, but digs so deep. Emotionally complex and engrossing.

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KarenUK
MacArthur Park: A Novel | Judith Freeman
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I really loved this novel about two women, and their long term friendship with all it‘s ups and downs over a lifetime, and the man they both marry (at separate times.)The writing is beautiful, and the characters so nuanced,as their lives ebb and flow, together and apart. I love a novel that seems simple, just a study of three people, as they grow and age, but digs so deep. Emotionally complex and engrossing. Couldn‘t put this down.

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