By Tracy Chevalier
This is a book I really enjoyed. I've read most of her other books, (Girl with a Pearl Earring, Falling Angels, The Lady and the Unicorn, Burning Bright, The Virgin Blue) and she relies on interesting historical figures to build her stories around. This one was about Mary Anning, a real life fossil hunter. I don't know what it was about this book. It wasn't dramatic or thrilling, just a good read with a glimpse into the life of young woman in the early 1800's.
The story was told from two points of view: that of Mary Anning, and her spinster friend, Elizabeth. Some people don't like that kind of book. I really do.
I would have to say I savored this book, trying to make it last. If you are interested, go to http://www.tchevalier.com Then go to BOOKS, then Remarkable Creatures. So many interesting historical facts to go along with the book, book club guide, etc.
Also, I don't want you to think I haven't been reading anything since last July when I last posted! I have read dozens of books. I'm just getting lazy. I went through a big Ruth Rendell/Barbara Vine obsession this summer. I love her books that don't have the (snooze) Detective slogging his way through a case. The ones I like are psychological thrillers! I have also read THE RED QUEEN by Philippa Gregory. There is a new book out too, which I am patiently waiting to come out used on Amazon.
