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The Stories
There are 5 stories inside of the book and each of them is about someone who lives in the young girls’ apartment. My favorite of the stories was that of the twins but only because I find twin related supernatural stories to be creepy I.E. “The Cave.” Some of the other stories are about Cheevers with the red hat and Reverend Davies. I don’t want to go in depth with the stories because I don’t want to spoil anything but each of them has something to offer.
Margaret
I found the main character Margaret to be incredibly relatable, though she may not be to some. She basically talked to no one besides the twins, Pam and Sam, and Aunt Janice. Occasionally she would talk to herself but that’s to be expected from someone with a personality like hers. She left the house once a week, late at night, to buy groceries. Her imagination has practically became her only company since her mother’s death a few years before the story began.
Recommendations
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes wonderful storytelling coupled with thought provoking questions. The stories that Margaret tells are so realistic that it’s hard not to find at least one of them relatable to you. Her stories are able to change people’s lives and they’ll have an influence on yours as well. The way she sees the world is truly fascinating as well as the way she so easily drifts in and out between the real world and her stories.
Conclusions
This book was a fantastic adventure through the life of a troubled young girl. You can’t help but walk away from this book wanting more. While this book raises more questions than it answers, you won’t have a problem with thinking about all the stories over and over again. I would say if you enjoy a good tale or even telling stories yourself, you will enjoy this book.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars.
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