One of my top ten favorite opening lines is now, “Last night I dreamt of Manderley again“ these sparse words set a tone where I just know the language is going to be beautiful. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier is a tale of gothic romance, without the creepster Heathcliff. The characters are haunting. There is […]
Review of Madapple by Christina Meldrum
August 7, 2009
Madapple by Christina Meldrum alternates between the narration of Aslaug, the protagonist and a court trial. Aslaug is on trial for the murder of her aunt and cousin. Madapple blends religion, science, mythology and botany. It almost seems Meldrum is trying too hard to weave separate elements, but I think she succeeded in creating a story which left me consistently guessing. I […]