The False Friend | 
pickBee Season by Goldberg is one of my absolute favorite books — yet I‘d never read anything else by the author. While this one didn‘t speak to me as deeply, I could still see some of the hallmarks of Goldberg‘s writing. Her characters are complex, there‘s a coming-of-age story, & a portrayal of Judaism that‘s a bit left of center (or maybe right, in this case?). While I understand how people might be quick to call BULLSHIT on the ending...👇🏻
monalyisha 1/1:...I think the point is more about the philosophical nature of guilt than it is about storyline. This is a stylistic quirk that might ostracize a lot of readers. While I won‘t pretend that it didn‘t give me pause, it didn‘t totally ruin the book or the experience for me either. Also, can we take a moment to acknowledge that Celia‘s husband Huck is an absolute *dream* (while still being believable)? So understanding, patient, & true! 4y
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