The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry
Richly Textured Like a Piece of Good Lace
Towner Whitney returns to her hometown of Salem, MA from California after the mysterious disappearance of her Aunt Eva. Towner comes from a family of women who can read the future through lace. The family has buried secrets that unfold throughout the novel, including the truth about Towner’s twin sister’s death.
Towner starts off by stating that her real first name is Sophya. She say’s "Never believe me. I lie all the time..."
When I requested an advance reader’s copy of this novel, I was under the mistaken impression that it was both about modern day Salem and an historical fiction about the Salem witch Trials. Though the historical was only slightly touched upon, the story did not disappoint!
This richly textured novel paints a vivid portrait of modern day Salem and how self-proclaimed witches live today. With a cast of eccentric characters and themes abound such as abuse, mental illness, witches, forgiveness, etc this is a real page-turner! This is sure to become a classic. Highly recommended!
4.5/5
Thanks to Harper Collins for an Advance Reader Copy of this book!
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I've looked at this book a couple of times! Sounds like you enjoyed it!
Marg said... September 17, 2008 at 2:26 AM
Yes, I really did Marg. Even though it isn't historical fiction, I think you would enjoy it as well.
Teddy Rose said... September 17, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Stop by for a BBAW cyber-Chocolate Martini, Teddy!
Lezlie
Lezlie said... September 19, 2008 at 6:00 AM
I've been hearing about this a lot lately. It sounds really good!
tanabata said... September 19, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Welcome home! Glad to hear this is a winner. I've got an ARC in my stacks, but wasn't sure if it was my cuppa tea. My best friend is heading to Salem at the end of next month and this sounds like something she might enjoy in preparation for her Halloween vacation.
Les said... September 20, 2008 at 5:09 PM
Tanabata,
I think you would really like this one. Let me know if you read it.
Les,
It does touch on lace reading and witches a bit, but it is really about family relationships and dealing with sibling loss, etc.. It didn't make me think of Halloween at all.
Teddy Rose said... September 20, 2008 at 10:51 PM
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Amanda said... September 28, 2008 at 9:48 PM
This is in my TBR pile and I can't wait to get to it.
bermudaonion said... October 3, 2008 at 9:42 AM
bermudaonion,
I think you you will like this one!
Teddy Rose said... October 3, 2008 at 6:09 PM
I have this book on my wishlist so I am going to sign up on the very off chance I might win it. Either way, I will be getting it to read.
Lovely review.
Gayla
Anonymous said... October 30, 2008 at 9:57 AM
gayla.c@bresnan.net
Thanks;
Gayla
Anonymous said... October 30, 2008 at 9:59 AM
Gayla, please leave your comment on the actual giveaway page. This was just linked so you could read the review, but I need everyone signing up in the same place or I wont be able to keep track. Thanks!
Here's the link to the giveaway post:
http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2008/10/lace-reader-by-brunonia-barry-giveaway.html
Teddy Rose said... October 30, 2008 at 10:19 PM
As I mentioned in the giveaway comments, this is a book I really want to read. Your review makes me want a copy that much more!
Wanda said... October 31, 2008 at 7:40 AM
Wanda,
I am sure you would love this book. You have really increased you odds of winning with all of your wonderful comments.
Teddy Rose said... October 31, 2008 at 10:33 PM
I can't wait to read this book!
Wonderful review Teddy Rose, thank you...makes me want to read it even more ;-)
-Bobbie
Book Reviews By Bobbie
http://bookreviewsbybobbie.wordpress.com/
bookreviewsbybobbie said... November 6, 2008 at 6:35 AM
It really does sound like such an amazing book! Thanks for the review.
Sheri S. said... November 8, 2008 at 3:06 PM
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