The most startling and wondrous novel I have encountered in quite some time. McCullers writes like some child prodigy who is inventing the form as she goes along, tossing off observations of human behavior and environment that would seem extraneous, or simply odd, in any one else's work and here seem as natural and harmonious as the elements of a great (sad) song.
StevenWilliamson
Jun 10, 2010
Southern Gothic
This is a monumental achievement, which should be on any serious reader's list.
pamela1717
Jan 11, 2009
would only recommend to certain people
Definitely character driven. I'm just not a fan of Oprah's choices. SOOO depressing. I'm having a hard time rating this one. I did not particularly care for the story yet the author did a great job of portraying isolation and loneliness. Hence, a wishy washy three star review.
magenta
May 26, 2007
Amazing novel
Great intelligent and moving novel. Highly recommended. The presence of music, the social problems within South communities, but above all the loneliness of the lovers, are extremely interesting if seen through McCullers' lens. Provocative novel.
shann7734
Apr 1, 2007
Epic story.
Great book. Very easy to read and hard to put down. Highly recommended.