A story that haunts



This author is well known to many, "Practical Magic"  author, although I found the book darker than the shining movie.  To me, Alice  Hoffman always mystifies me. Not the fast, formula, what's hot NOW author.  After I read this author, my nerve endings are sparking, my brain and limited academic
shine, are scrambling to know more, understand perspective, both from the surface story and the human messaging I am coming to understand her writing evokes.
The Museum of Extraordinary Things!  What do I think about this story of hardship, poverty, child abuse, inequality, asshole rich pasty bloodsuckers......as you see, the coming of age, lovestory of two
young people fighting to exist was struggling for position .
I am very pleased the female characters are REAL & capable.  This author may Fantisize names, but human character , she nails










1911, referred to as " modern" set in a place that has seen tragedy upon tragedy. Those who were
victimized, demonized and victimized, brought it back, with blood, sweat and generations of tears.
Alice told this story beautifully, honouring. The real heroes of humanity.  Love & Trust saved the
star crossed lovers to fight another day!
My favorite were the the last two chapters, I felt the true voice of the author loud & clear.
I love this novel and appreciate the knowledge this author has challenged me to acquire .

Just before Triangle Shirtwaist Factory  & Dreamland Fires  this is what many of the victims
and survivors & families saw or read

From Acclaimed poet         Emma Lazarus  1849-1887





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  1. Insomniac's AtticFebruary 19, 2020 at 6:01 PM

    I loved that book! I may give it a reread here in another year or so - by then I will have totally forgotten what it's about and it'll be just like new! ;)

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    1. DebiFebruary 19, 2020 at 6:15 PM

      I do as well! A whole new library every 6 months or so! Perfect!

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  2. DebiFebruary 19, 2020 at 6:14 PM

    I am still thinking about this story, I finished this days ago but wanted to chat about Under lying story, how after over 100 years Nothing has changed really.
    I loved Mr. Morris, his love for reading & literature , winning Maureen , that
    impressed me. I like the character, Maureen . Yes, I could go on & on and after each passing day I think of so much more this story was telling me!
    Definite Keeper!

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