The Family Tabor by Cherise Wolas is both a family saga, a discussion of the customs of tribal religion, and the moral need to atone for past sins which, surprisingly, have been forgotten by the patriarch of the family for many years.

It is a very long novel and the …more characterization of the family members is interesting and diverse. It seems that the careers and life styles of the characters are meant to contrast with the main religious theme. However constant reference to past ancestors who appear almost as ghosts as the story develops, combined with too much religious information, makes the story rather tedious. (less)

Motherhood is an amazing book, both personal and controversial. Sheila Heti's writing style is unique, using the question/answer mode to blend with the prose of the story.

The novel is partly memoir and partly the progressive life of a writer as she considers the choices of …more her mid life possibilities and reflects on the life altering decisions of others.

Completely fascinating and brave! (less)

This is a really good murder mystery novel discussing friendship and the bonds that have continued over ten years. The author hooks the reader right from the beginning but then introduces intriguing doubts as secrets and betrayals are revealed and as memories change. The …more ghost of the murder victim plagues the heroine as she struggles with the reopened case.

Who can she trust and who has betrayed her? (less)