I didn't like it as much as the first book, but that's not a surprise, considering how good Gilead was. Marilynne Robinson is truly an incredible writer. These books create an atmosphere full of warmth and love despite the sorrow and strife. 100% recommend to every older teen/adult reader (especially Christians, but really anyone).

The strangest thing about this book is the romance, since the woman is in her thirties and the man in his seventies. It didn't bother me while reading, but thinking about it objectively, it was very unusual and probably not the best thing for most people. It worked for the characters, though.

read September 2020