The Lowland

After hearing all of the amazing reviews on NPR and elsewhere, I expected more. As always, the writing was exquisite, but I didn't feel that it ever moved beyond an accounting of the character's lives. I had read that it was gripping and suspenseful (even noted on the dust jacket), but I disagree. The character's lack of emotion when recalling the pivotal moment of the story made it read more like a historical essay. Enjoyable, but definitely not my favorite book by her.