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Bezig met laden... Biloxi: A Noveldoor Mary Miller
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Not sure if this book is about anything or why it got published. It wasn’t funny, it wasn’t interesting, it didn’t go anywhere, it just was, which is I ok for some people. ( ) I really loved this story: the writing, the characters, and the pace that kept me turning the pages to see what would happen to curmudgeonly Louis and his very special canine companion, Layla. Both of them were very "human" in their own way, and relatable. I found myself pausing many times over passages in this book, even highlighting quite a few, as they offered wisdom and insight I wasn't expecting from a tale such as this. I will look forward to recommending this one, as it deals with issues of aging, loss, family conflict, and, of course, what animals can add to our lives. Well done! Set in Biloxi, Mississippi, 63 year old Louis McDonald accidentally becomes the owner of a dog called Layla after his wife leaves him. And therein lies the plot. It’s quite a quirky tale. The main character is somewhat eccentric and grumpy, but luckily for the reader, the dog is lovable and happy. It’s primarily about ageing and the feeling of becoming gradually invisible. It’s also about loneliness and how a dog can make all the difference to a person’s life. Layla saves Louis’ life in a way, I think. It’s told as a ‘slice of life’ story so not for those who enjoy action packed novels. It’s an easy, humorous and gentle read where there isn’t much of a story so to speak, but there is definitely food (or paws! 😁) for thought. 3.5 ⭐️ I really enjoyed this. The protagonist is a 60-something-year-old male recently retired and divorced. He spends his time in his char, drinking beers, watching bad TV, eating horribly unhealthy foods by the sackful, and avoiding people. He dislikes his ex-brother-in-law who insists on visiting him, and seriously considers changing his phone number to avoid his daughter. His life turns around when he impulsively adopts a dog. I just really loved this story. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
"Mary Miller seizes the mantle of southern literature with this wry tale of middle age and the unexpected turns a life can take. Like her predecessors Ann Beattie and Raymond Carver, Mary Miller brings an essential voice to her generation. Building on her critically acclaimed novel, The Last Days of California, and her biting collection, Always Happy Hour, Miller slyly transports readers to her unapologetic corner of the South--this time, Biloxi, Mississippi, home to sixty-three-year-old Louis McDonald Jr. His wife of thirty-seven years left him, his father has passed--and he has impulsively retired from his job in anticipation of an inheritance check that may not come. In the meantime, he watches reality television, sips beer, and avoids his ex-wife and daughter. One day, he stops at a house advertising free dogs and meets overweight mixed-breed Layla. Unexpectedly, Louis takes her, and, newly invigorated, begins investigating local dog parks and buying extra bologna. Mining the absurdities of life with her signature "droll minimalist's-eye view of America" (Joyce Carol Oates), Mary Miller's Biloxi affirms her place in contemporary literature"-- Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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