While I Was Gone – Sue Miller
This was my first experience reading Sue Miller.
I was drawn to the book by the multitude of good reviews from reputable publications, and those reviewers were right about this work. It resonates, it moves, it captures character, memory, emotion, and some of the mystery of human nature.
The characters became so life-like for me while I was reading that I found myself thinking about them, psychoanalyzing their motivations, seeing their faces in front of me. I guess the book reached me in particular because I fall into Jo and Daniel’s generation.
A word about Sue Miller’s penchant for detail: I think what good literature does is sort out the details of living and make a work of art from them. The details draw you in, and finally produce emotional impact that stays with you.
So if you have no patience for detail and just want lots of action, stay away from this one. I for one am happy I discovered Sue Miller.
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