I think this was the only Patchett book I hadn’t read yet. What the hell was I waiting for? (Woman needs to write me something new!) I LOVED it. The lead character’s voice totally sucked me in. His longings and his fears and his reality… It all rang true. His tenderness and his sometimes hesitations… The atmosphere at Muddy’s. The rain. Palpable.

A great book. I think she’s one of the best writers out there right now, and in terms of female writers, she’s right up there with Pat Barker and A.L. Kennedy. Would love to see something new. Just talked to my pops, she DOES have a new book out!! “Run”. Heading to the bookstore now!!