Play Book Tag discussion

Slow build for a short book, but I really ended up loving this one. Its a treasure. Its different and it takes a little getting used to. The author often uses a second person, yet intimate form of writing, as she (inside the narrating characters head) is often speaking her story to and in relationship with her husband, who she is both extremely connected to and disconnected with. The story is of her connections and disconnections with herself and others, and of connection and disconnection to her location. It's kind of a lost and found, where found is always evolving and in danger of loss again. Come to think of it, I have no idea why the book is named It Is Wood, It is Stone.

The center of the book is Linda, but there are all these side characters, particularly Marta, who matter. Eventually, the stories of the other's, particularly Marta, begin to unravel and unfold, and you begin to see that everyone has a story that gets them to where they have landed, and that those stories remain unfinished. This book has a certain kind of different feel. It also has scents and smells, and sounds, and textures, and a misty ethereal sense to it, while all the characters appear to be looking for ground. And the ground is in these moment by moment experiences themselves. It's different and I am glad that I read it. I think its going to stay with me for a bit.

I've been waiting for someone else to read this! I also gave it 4 stars, and totally agree- the ethereal feeling/sense is what stands out to me. Plus the writing was really wonderful-despite it not being quite 5 stars. Definitely makes me want to go to Brazil.

I saw that you read it. Made me want to pick it up. Joanne read it too!

Amy wrote: "I saw that you read it. Made me want to pick it up. Joanne read it too!"

Nope, not me Amy-never read this one

Coulda sworn it! It was in part why I picked it up!