A Gathering Light
5 journalers for this copy...
Set in 1906 New York State, the book chapters alternate between July and April. The plot revolves around the main character Mathilda Gokey, known as Mattie. She is striving to go on to a college education and become a writer, while coping with responsibilities on the family farm, and a relationship with the boy next door. But things take a turn for the worse, when both her boyfriend and teacher turn out to be someone they are not.
This is based in part on the true life letters found when a woman drowned on a local lake, and the author has fictionalised a story around them.
The cutting between different periods of Matties life are a little confusing at first and it takes a little to time to get to grips with it. However, it's an enjoyable book to read
The cutting between different periods of Matties life are a little confusing at first and it takes a little to time to get to grips with it. However, it's an enjoyable book to read
Journal Entry 3 by ReetPetite from Beeston, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Monday, April 21, 2008
Taken off the book buffet table at the Convention. Thanks nordie
Journal Entry 4 by ReetPetite from Beeston, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Saturday, May 30, 2009
I found the jumping around in time a bit difficult as well. Good book, I couldn't put it down.
Journal Entry 5 by ReetPetite from Beeston, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Posted to sarahdoubleyoo
Journal Entry 6 by sarahdoubleyoo from Bolsover, Derbyshire United Kingdom on Saturday, June 27, 2009
Received from Reetpetite.
A really good read, enjoyed it more than I expected. I am now going to pass it on to my Mum in Sheffield.
Journal Entry 8 by augusta2 from Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Thursday, July 16, 2009
Looking forward to reading it!
Journal Entry 9 by augusta2 at Rotherham General Hospital in Rotherham, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (9/1/2009 UTC) at Rotherham General Hospital in Rotherham, South Yorkshire United Kingdom
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Really enjoyed it! Whoever picks it up is in for a good read!
Really enjoyed it! Whoever picks it up is in for a good read!
to be read in France on holiday
CAUGHT IN ROTHERHAM SOUTH YORKSHIRE ENGLAND
CAUGHT IN ROTHERHAM SOUTH YORKSHIRE ENGLAND
