Loving Frank: A Novel by Nancy Horan Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Loving Frank: A Novel
Book Review: Well written, but too long
Summary: 3 Stars
This book is an interesting story that gives the reader a bit to think about concerning the actual and fascinating lives of these two people. It is well written, and in fact, some passages are stunning. However, its pace often slows to a limp, and I felt as though it should have been concluded in half the number of pages. Book Review: Beautifully Written...Thought Provoking
Summary: 5 Stars
I devoured this book. The prose is gorgeous. The story is both controversial and thought provoking. Even by today's standards, it is a story that will have many wagging their tongues. Yet, I came to sympathize and care deeply about the main characters, even if I didn't always agree with the decisions they made. It provoked me to think about women's roles and choices, and how far we've come. After finishing the novel, I felt touched, wiser, and fulfilled having read it. It is now one of my all time favorite books.Book Review: Loving Frank
Summary: 4 Stars
Interesting and well written, but it helps to remember that this is a work of fiction since some of the events stretch credulity.Book Review: Choices and consequences
Summary: 5 Stars
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan is, in its simplest form, about a woman with deep emotional struggles set in the backdrop of the early nineteen hundreds. But this novel is anything but simple. This is the story of Mamah Borthwick Cheney who had to make tough choices in an effort to follow what her heart was feeling and about the high price she had to pay.
At this point I needn't tell you that this story isn't about the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, but about the sordid details of the affair and the way the tabloid blew this relationship way out of proportion. It's funny when you think about it, really. Today, nearly one hundred years after the event the media still craves the blood of celebrities who make similar decisions.
If there is anything bad to say about this novel (and I'm reaching here) is the book takes a few chapters to get the steam engine going. Bud like I said, that's really stretching. Nancy Horan does an exquisite job in bringing this story to life. You'll find yourself sympathizing with Mamah Borthwick Cheney as her love for Mr. Wright tears apart this seemingly love stricken woman. From the inspiring choice by one family and the consequences that resulted this is a must read for all fans of true love.
I'd also recommend reading the highly rated novel: The Fates by Georgiou: Fates (classic)
Book Review: Great book club book
Summary: 4 Stars
I read this book for my book club. I wasn't excited about it, since I am not a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture, but it's more about his personality and now I understand the architecture concepts more. Next time I am back east I will go visit Falling Water which is very near my in-laws' house! Great book, lots to talk about at our book club meeting. Unexpected ending...