I always start a new book with no expectations and just a hope that my love for reading is rewarded. The Poet's House not only rewarded me, it did so most handsomely and in great style. I loved the development of the main characters Carla and Viridian. And the subtlety with
…more which the inescapable and daily fact of male bonding and fight for control has been portrayed. Although the plot was predictable the presentation was original. And there were a few surprises like the relationship between the mom and Oliver that defied the beaten track. I was grateful to the author for the realistic ending. There was no fanciful outburst of poetry from a protagonist with a reading disability which would have spoilt the entire effect of the book. Her reunion with an errant lover was actually a relief. Her back to university and classes was a great end to a most enjoyable adventure of the mind in which I was happily transported along. And the dignified end to a tremendous Viridian was noteworthy.
Altogether a very enjoyable read and a book I would recommend to my own and other book clubs. (less)
