#23: Lila

Lila by Marilynne Robinson was the book discussion pick for the library.  I had planned on going to the discussion on Tuesday (to get double points for the summer reading program), but I have another meeting.  This is probably a good thing since I found the book incredibly boring.

I had read Gilead a while back and I didn't realize this was the 3rd book in that series.  I didn't read the 2nd book, so I don't know if I missed much.  I don't really remember anything about Gilead, but my star review shows I didn't really care for that one either.

Lila is about an orphaned girl who is stolen and cared for by an old woman named Doll.  They have a hard life and are constantly moving so that no one can find them.  There are some very interesting parts about Lila and Doll's life, but the story is very scattered.  I felt like just when I was starting to enjoy the story, it would jump to something else and then I would lose focus.  I'm sure there are others that like this type of jump around story, but it just wasn't for me.

PS.  I'm also annoyed by books that don't have chapters or other breaks.  Makes me have a hard time deciding when to quick reading for the day.

Currently Reading:  Teas and Tisanes for a DIY book club theme