GIVEAWAY: The Talk-Funny Girl by Roland Merullo
The Talk-Funny Girl: A Novel
by Roland Merullo; Trade
Paperback, Broadway; On Sale Now
A beautifully
written coming-of-age story that is a testament to one young woman's courage and
the healing force of love. Marjorie is raised by parents so intentionally
isolated from normal human society that they develop their own dialect, a kind
of mountain hybrid of English that displays both their ignorance of and disdain
for the wider world. As the nearby factory town sinks deeper into economic ruin,
Marjorie is rescued from her own private hell in unique fashion: she is hired by
a man, himself a victim of abuse, who is building what he calls "a cathedral,"
right in the center of town. Day by day, Marjorie's skills as a stoneworker
increase, and so does her discomfort with the bitter rules of her family life.
Slowly, she discovers what is lovable within herself, and this new confidence
enables her to break free, start a family of her own, and try to fully heal her
wounds without passing the pain on to her own children.
“In the searing
tradition of Bastard out of Carolina and Ellen Foster… Merullo not
only displays an inventive use of language in creating the Richards’ strange
dialect but also delivers a triumphant story of one lonely girl’s
resilience.”--Booklist
“Captivating...[Merullo] is adept at creating suspense, planting credible red herrings, and finally spilling the truth at just the right moment...in a breathless, stunning climax that feels both surprising and inevitable." - Boston Globe
Contest is open to US/Canada residents only.
“Captivating...[Merullo] is adept at creating suspense, planting credible red herrings, and finally spilling the truth at just the right moment...in a breathless, stunning climax that feels both surprising and inevitable." - Boston Globe
Contest is open to US/Canada residents only.
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ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to read this book for a long time. I like the idea of an isolated girl have to deal with beng different. Makes a good story.
CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com
Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good, inspirational read.
I commented on your review of Amelia Bedelia.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this one, but it sounds like an interesting look at culture shock.
ReplyDeleteI was just reading about this book the other day. Great giveaway!
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This is the type of book that I enjoy reading. Thank you for the giveaway.
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