Myra Sims

by Janis Owens

Book by Owens, Janis

480 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1999

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read Janis Owens’ first novel, I could barely wait for the follow-up. It was well worth my wait.
In her second novel, a companion to My Brother Michael, she tells the same story from the point of view of a different character. I was impressed by the skill with which she accomplished this without a hint of redundancy. Myra Sims, with her intriguing combination of strength and vulnerability, is a character well worth the closer look we get in this book, which fills in all the blanks left by Gabriel Catts.
A story of tragedy and victory set in a rural south so familiar I felt like I was home, Myra Sims, is an enthralling read. If you read and enjoyed My Brother Michael, I dare to say that you will enjoy Myra Sims even more. If you haven’t, then I suggest you add both to your reading list today.

[Carol Vickery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Myra Sims; My Brother, Michael; and the Schooling of Claybird Catts are all the same story, told in three different characters voices. I loved all three books. When I share them with friends, their favorite character depends upon which book they read first. Myra is a soulful little girl, raised by an abusive father. But it all works out in the end. These are my favorite three books to read when I want to get introspective, when I need to get off my pity-pot (lol), when I need to be reminded everything is going to be okay.

I've read all three books at least five times in the past ten years.

[Jacqui H. Travis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is the same story that was told in MY BROTHER MICHAEL (the author's first book) but from the perspective of a different character. Either book can be read independent of the other, but reading both gives the reader the full picture of the tragedies and survival of the families involved. This book, written from the perspective of Myra, gives better understanding of her life and what drove, motivated, and controlled her.
I thoroughly enjoyed these two books by Janis Owens, look forward to her future writings.

[Kim Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved every minute of it.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished Myra Sims, and want to reread Owen's first book of this series. Great retelling of "My Brother Michael," and I'm looking to spend some more quality time with Claybird, and his view of this story.

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Getting Myra's side of the story was inlightening after reading "My Brother Michael" the first book of the triligy.

[Vicky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it. I enjoyed this book as much as "My Brother Michael". Same people and story - but told by Myra's perspective.