A review by mariacandet
Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Spellbinding. I haven't felt prose deep in my bones and gut like this in quite a while, and even then, it's so rare. Truly some of the most beautiful, lyrical writing I've ever read, and one of those times when reading something feels like the most precious gift anyone could give you.