Review by kimoy13 -- Lara's Story
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Review by kimoy13 -- Lara's Story
[Following is a volunteer review of "Lara's Story" by Diane Merrill Wigginton.]
Diane Merrill Wigginton provides a clear and profound depiction of 19th century Ireland through the eyes of her heroine, Lara Flannigan, in her somewhat historical novel, Lara's Story.
In this book, we meet a 21 year old Irish woman who is engaged and living in Philadelphia, USA. She is seen to be waiting on a wharf for a ship and deep in her thoughts.
During her time on the wharf, it is revealed that her past life in Ireland is something that she does not like to reflect on. However, her fiance soon meets her on the wharf and after a brief discussion and some prodding by him, Lara agrees to finally do so.
Lara's recount of her past, reveals the many hardships she endured which is reflective of the life in 19th century Ireland. In reality, at that time, there was a great famine and the spread of diseases and death in Ireland. There were also strict laws against contraception which is again highlighted albeit indirectly, by the fact that though a poor family, there were seven children in Lara's family.
In the midst of all this hardship, Lara's family is seen to be very close and supportive of one another. The love here is undeniable.
Diane Merrill Wigginton uses a lot of personification which further brings her novel to life. All of her characters are given unique personalities which can and will be truly appreciated by all readers.
I particularly love the fact that each chapter is short and has its own title. The titles of these chapters duly prepare the reader for what is to come. The Irish slang also features heavily in the book which will make the reader feel as though he is in Ireland in the very midst of the characters' conversations.
Lara's Story further relies on symbolism which is left open to interpretation. This allows the reader to draw his own conclusions on various factors that arise in the book.
I would rate this beautifully written novel a 3 out of 4 stars as there were a few grammatical and spelling errors. I also think that Dianne Merrill Wigginton could have revealed more on what actually transpired on Lara's move from Ireland to the United States of America. It would have made the book that more solid. I also felt that the novel ended too abruptly.
This book is ideal for literature students and enthusiasts of all ages as the language is poetically expressive and there are also no profanity or erotic scenes present.
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Lara's Story
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Diane Merrill Wigginton provides a clear and profound depiction of 19th century Ireland through the eyes of her heroine, Lara Flannigan, in her somewhat historical novel, Lara's Story.
In this book, we meet a 21 year old Irish woman who is engaged and living in Philadelphia, USA. She is seen to be waiting on a wharf for a ship and deep in her thoughts.
During her time on the wharf, it is revealed that her past life in Ireland is something that she does not like to reflect on. However, her fiance soon meets her on the wharf and after a brief discussion and some prodding by him, Lara agrees to finally do so.
Lara's recount of her past, reveals the many hardships she endured which is reflective of the life in 19th century Ireland. In reality, at that time, there was a great famine and the spread of diseases and death in Ireland. There were also strict laws against contraception which is again highlighted albeit indirectly, by the fact that though a poor family, there were seven children in Lara's family.
In the midst of all this hardship, Lara's family is seen to be very close and supportive of one another. The love here is undeniable.
Diane Merrill Wigginton uses a lot of personification which further brings her novel to life. All of her characters are given unique personalities which can and will be truly appreciated by all readers.
I particularly love the fact that each chapter is short and has its own title. The titles of these chapters duly prepare the reader for what is to come. The Irish slang also features heavily in the book which will make the reader feel as though he is in Ireland in the very midst of the characters' conversations.
Lara's Story further relies on symbolism which is left open to interpretation. This allows the reader to draw his own conclusions on various factors that arise in the book.
I would rate this beautifully written novel a 3 out of 4 stars as there were a few grammatical and spelling errors. I also think that Dianne Merrill Wigginton could have revealed more on what actually transpired on Lara's move from Ireland to the United States of America. It would have made the book that more solid. I also felt that the novel ended too abruptly.
This book is ideal for literature students and enthusiasts of all ages as the language is poetically expressive and there are also no profanity or erotic scenes present.
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Lara's Story
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
