Elsewhere — Alexis Schaitkin. Vera has lived in her small remote village her whole life—everyone she knows has. There’s never anyone new, and they like it that way. Their tradition is everything to them, and they know that never veering from it keeps them safe. But not everyone is safe: some mothers simply disappear without a trace, right into thin air.
I loved this book and highly recommend it! The writing is exquisite. I was a easily transported to this enchanting place where strangers are both suspicious and revered. The imagery of the clouds was so mesmerizing.
I am also not a mother so I would be interested in the take of those who do have children.
The dedication of these women who become mothers in spite of the peril and wary criticism. The realization that these women are actually forgotten was shocking. They moment I discovered the identity of the stranger I fell in love deeper with this novel.
I decided to pick up her first novel Saint X which could not have been any more different in every way (writing style, plot, theme, scenario) and was equally amazing! A real testament to her writing!
I absolutely loved this book! Hope more people read it and talk about it!
Wow, I really want to read Elsewhere. I am a mama and feeling really burnt out, haha, so maybe I need a book that sees me. Thanks for the rec.
I loved this book and highly recommend it! The writing is exquisite. I was a easily transported to this enchanting place where strangers are both suspicious and revered. The imagery of the clouds was so mesmerizing.
I am also not a mother so I would be interested in the take of those who do have children.
The dedication of these women who become mothers in spite of the peril and wary criticism. The realization that these women are actually forgotten was shocking. They moment I discovered the identity of the stranger I fell in love deeper with this novel.
I decided to pick up her first novel Saint X which could not have been any more different in every way (writing style, plot, theme, scenario) and was equally amazing! A real testament to her writing!