The Maytrees: A Novel Summary and Reviews

The Maytrees: A Novel
by Annie Dillard

The Maytrees: A Novel
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Author: Annie Dillard
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2007-06-01
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: HarperCollins

Book Reviews of The Maytrees: A Novel

Book Review: Depressing
Summary: 1 Stars

I read this book for book club, the same book club that read The Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, which I much enjoyed. This book, while difficult to read, had occasional brilliant wording, references, points to ponder. Except for Lou's unconditional response in caring for Deary, however, I found the relationships in this book to be dark and depressing. It seems that the entire community is into free love, multiple divorces, and generally focused on "me first" mentality--and this is considered normal! There was not one person who considered marriage to be a sacrament. It seems like Dillard has read so many books on philosophy that's she's forgotten some of her questions might be answered by belief in a Creator. If this is supposed to be a love story, I want to know where the Author of Love (God) is in the book. But my big question is this: What was the motivation for any of her characters--or the author--to get up in the morning?
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