by Kathryn Fitzmaurice
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A great (quick read) debut novel that takes place during the year that Eleanor "Groovy" Robinson turns eleven. I love the very California-esque flavor of this book, and the discussion of the phenomenon that is the migration of the swallows of San Juan Capistrano. It's a story of forgiveness, redemption and learning to open your eyes, mind and heart to the stories of those around you. Maybe my favorite character is Groovy's mom, who, as a hairdresser, turns to deep conditioning treatments, color changes and her daily horoscope as a way to fix life's problems. She made me laugh. A great reminder that family is the center (or epicenter) of our lives, whether we like it or not, and that coming together is the balm that heals.
5 comments:
This time of year I've only got small pockets of reading time, so quick and worthwhile books are perfect. Thanks for the review!
Looks like a fun read--thanks for another great recommendation!
Nice read on the center/epicenter bit. I liked that--clever.
Perfect timeing. I've noticed I've been reading a lot of YA Science Fiction and while that is good I need variety.
Thank you very much for writing such lovely comments about the book. I'm so happy you enjoyed it enough to write about it on your blog.
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