Jennifer K

The story of a family of firefighters in NYC. I enjoyed reading it but didn't really get interested until about half way through. The author tells the stories of women in the family--beginning in the middle of the generations, then moving back and forth.

Our book club picked Nadia Hashimi's first novel, The Pearl that Broke its Shell, so I was eager to read her next novel. She doesn't disappoint!
Hashimi's evocative prose brings to life the story of a refugee family fleeing persecution and looking to start a new life in England.
When the Moon is Low gives us an insight into the world of refugees--something that Europe is currently struggling with. Although this book deals with refugees from Afghanistan, the story is familiar from the news reports of Syrian refugees.

Allen's trademark blend of Southern charm and magical realism is once again in view in this follow up to Allen's debut novel Garden Spells. This was a fast, enjoyable read. I only hope the author will return to Bascom in a future volume--perhaps to tell us what happens to Bay, who is a teen in this story.