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The Roots of the Olive Tree by Courtney Miller Santo

The Roots of the Olive Tree

A Novel

by Courtney Miller Santo

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  • Aug 2012, 320 pages
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  • Molly K. (San Jose, CA)
    Fruits of the Olive Tree
    SoI really wanted to like this book, and it began with the promise of exploring and developing the relationships among six generations of women.

    But, then, nothing much happened. The secrets were hardly remarkable; the research project seemed out of place; and the love affair and subsequent marriage between Callie and the professor had no fire.

    I enjoyed the way the story ambled along; it just didn't arrive anywhere. I wish there had been more stories about the olive ranch as a beacon for this family.

    Overall, I must give credit for a first offering. I might have enjoyed the story a lot more if the author had concentrated on the stories of the women and left the dollops of fantasy and clinical research for another effort.
  • K J. (Mountain View, CA)
    The Roots of the Olive Tree
    The author started with a strong premise but somehow got lost. There were just too many tangled, unfinished questions to make an enjoyable story. I would give this one a miss.

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