The Lost Souls' Reunion

by Suzanne Power

On a lonely hill in rural Ireland, overlooking the gray sea, sits the solid, unforgiving Moriarty home, Solas. After the departure of her grown son, Sive, the Storyteller, is alone in the house for the first time in years. She bathes, dresses in long flowing robes, and sweeps from room to room, calling together the souls of her family's past. As they all gather around the fire, Sive lays out her tarot cards and prepares to tell their stories.

From the magical landscapes of coastal Ireland to the grotesque bustle of sixties London, Sive gives the history of her grandmother, her mother, and herself. She traces the path of her grandmother's cruel and unbearable marriage to her mother's wild escape to London, and, finally, to her own return to the family home. Each woman endures the hardship of being poor and uneducated, and of becoming involved with the wrong men. Their lives are difficult and harsh; and yet, in their own ways, they are able to draw on their inner strength to help each other have a better life.

Beautifully written with the Irish flare of weaving in a touch of magic, The Lost Souls' Reunion is the story of a mother's love for her child, a woman's love for her man, and a family's love for their land.

336 pages, Hardcover

First published April 26, 2002

Reviews

[Gillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful, breathtaking story.

What a beautifully told story. The eternal story of love and loss. The author’s style of writing is just lovely. It has an air of the ephemeral and spiritual about it. I couldn’t read this book quickly enough and yet I wanted it to go on and on. The beauty of her words is just breathtaking. I can tell you, this book has had a lasting effect on me and I can’t imagine I will only read it this once. It’s too beautiful not to return to.

[Diane Hanel · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very strange and compelling tale. It kept me interested to the end, the writing style was different, with the story evolving with no unnecessary embellishments. It was as though you were discovering the characters, many of whom were unlikeable and flawed, and making your own choice as to how to view them.

[Ruby Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored this book, such a unique story!

[Donna Woodard · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was interested in the characters and the weird story but toward the end it was predictable and sappy. I found myself skimming.

[Lou · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5 DNF

[Tasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book thought it could of been a bit of a werid one but i was suprised how good it was very fluent easy to read!story of love and loss, well written

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an Elizabeth kind of book.

[Lynette Robb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really loved this book - I was sad when it ended!