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Ann Patchett fans have probably already read this amazing book. It was Ms. Patchett's first novel. I can't believe that because it is so polished and well-done. I am not a full-fledged Ann Patchett fan because I found Commonwealth tedious at best and I only modestly enjoyed State of Wonder. But I loved Bel Canto and I have to say, I loved The Patron Saint of Liars.

The story is about a young woman who felt trapped in her life. She's a devote Catholic and doesn't see divorce as an option. Instead she decides to leave her life and go as far away as possible. Unfortunately, she must leave not only people with whom she feels trapped but also her beloved mother. She leaves with no real plan except to find a good family who will take her baby.

Not to spoil the story, I will leave it there. You'll have to read it to find out more. But, I will say that it is written in three clear and distinct points-of-view in sections. Each tells more about the inner workings of those three characters and their relationships to one another. That's one of my favorite kinds of books to read. That's why Susan Howach is one of my all-time favorite writers.
Patchett writes with wonderful simplicity and clarity. Yes, there's a lot of inner dialogue and yes, there's a lot of backstory. But, the author handles both so well. This is the kind of book that is so touching, that tears form in your eyes as you read.
Here are some especially stunning quotes:

People think you have to be going someplace, when, in fact, the ride is plenty.

There was a loneliness in being answered, as if God and I had less to say to each other now.

It was a time in my life when a Junior Mint could meet the difference between happiness and unhappiness.

If people do have more than one life in a lifetime, they should be careful to make sure the different versions of the past never overlap.

...missing people was a full-time job, being sorry about what was gone was going to take every waking minute now, so much time and energy that I had no choice but to stay right on that spot until they decided to come back.

This is a book about loneliness. I felt the rawness of Rose's loneliness from the first page. She could love deeply and she could hurt others deeply.

My only negative in this first novel is the redundancy. We heard how beautiful Rose was one or two or three times too many. As a reader, I wanted to say, "Okay, I get it!" But, overlooking that sleight, I can say this is a must-read and on my list of all-time favorite books.


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Patron Saint of Liars Ann Patchett 9781841150505 Books Reviews

Characterization is what makes a book transcend storytelling and move into a memorable experience. The characters Ms. Patchett shares with us are rich, diverse, funny, poigniant, and full of rough edges, just like the people who populate life. This is a strong, female-lead cast of characters who work through their issues together in ways that are funny, painful, and life-affirming. I don't want to give much away, but sometimes lying is the only way a good person can cope with a bad situation; at least for a little while. Her main characters continue to surprise us to the very end!
I didn't really understand the main character, Rose, or why she did the things she did and we never really find out. It is a sad book, not exactly a tear jerker but not a feel good either. Ann Patchett has a way of developing a story slowly and carefully so that it has an aura of sadness? Melancholy? Mystery?
Ann Patchett is a favorite author. This is one of her first novels, that I just read. Great story, with the understanding of that span of time and the social changes there in. Her characters are always well developed with flaws and failings as well as varying degrees of likeability. Growing up Catholic, I relate well to the emotions and beliefs of many of the characters, but the story transcends that with spirituality coming in different guises. I have to believe the story continues with Sissy find out more truth as she gets into her 20's and 30's, and hope she can handle it. But with her emotional growth in the story and what she has been through in her young life, I see her as strong enough to handle anything that confronts her in the future... And life will lob some heavy stuff at her. Patchett's books always make you think beyond the endings of her books , and love that in this one.
Ann Patchett has always been one of my favorites - both for her writing and for her role as an independent bookstore owner - setting up Parnassus books when both Borders and Barnes & Noble abandoned Nashville as "not profitable enough". What I have noticed in this (her first) as well as in other works is that her writing disappears and one finds oneself pulled into the story and moving through it as if part of it. I paused for a moment to see if I could determine why this happens and it dawned on me that it is because her prose and story line are straightforward and relatively simple. No 3 or 4 syllable words when 1 or 2 will do. Not the simplicity of much "young adult" writing with a lack of emphasis on description and depth of characterization, but the simplicity of a truly talented writer. Think that is an easy feat to accomplish? Not by a long shot.

At any rate, I enjoyed the book despite the central character being my least favorite type of character, a woman who seems to be "half a bubble off of plumb" who, upon discovering she is pregnant decides to ditch her loving husband in Marina Del Ray, California, jump in the car and take off for who knows where. She ends up in a home for unwed mothers (formerly a luxury hotel set up to take advantage of the local springs) in Kentucky run by a group of nuns. I won't spoil the plot details but she ends up staying beyond the target date for some rather interesting reasons. (Reminds me in a way of the Cheryl Strayed character who bails on her husband when her mother dies as feels the solution to her problems is to hike the Cascade Trail despite no experience or training. Brings up the line "I know two ways to deal with women. Neither works."

But I digress, despite the inexplicable (to me, at least) premise, I enjoyed the story and the characters. Those who have not been exposed to Ann's writing might find this an interesting start. And ladies, before you dump on me, read the story and see if you can 'splain the reason she bailed on her first husband! Probably great grist for a book club discussion.
Ann Patchett fans have probably already read this amazing book. It was Ms. Patchett's first novel. I can't believe that because it is so polished and well-done. I am not a full-fledged Ann Patchett fan because I found Commonwealth tedious at best and I only modestly enjoyed State of Wonder. But I loved Bel Canto and I have to say, I loved The Patron Saint of Liars.

The story is about a young woman who felt trapped in her life. She's a devote Catholic and doesn't see divorce as an option. Instead she decides to leave her life and go as far away as possible. Unfortunately, she must leave not only people with whom she feels trapped but also her beloved mother. She leaves with no real plan except to find a good family who will take her baby.

Not to spoil the story, I will leave it there. You'll have to read it to find out more. But, I will say that it is written in three clear and distinct points-of-view in sections. Each tells more about the inner workings of those three characters and their relationships to one another. That's one of my favorite kinds of books to read. That's why Susan Howach is one of my all-time favorite writers.
Patchett writes with wonderful simplicity and clarity. Yes, there's a lot of inner dialogue and yes, there's a lot of backstory. But, the author handles both so well. This is the kind of book that is so touching, that tears form in your eyes as you read.
Here are some especially stunning quotes

People think you have to be going someplace, when, in fact, the ride is plenty.

There was a loneliness in being answered, as if God and I had less to say to each other now.

It was a time in my life when a Junior Mint could meet the difference between happiness and unhappiness.

If people do have more than one life in a lifetime, they should be careful to make sure the different versions of the past never overlap.

...missing people was a full-time job, being sorry about what was gone was going to take every waking minute now, so much time and energy that I had no choice but to stay right on that spot until they decided to come back.

This is a book about loneliness. I felt the rawness of Rose's loneliness from the first page. She could love deeply and she could hurt others deeply.

My only negative in this first novel is the redundancy. We heard how beautiful Rose was one or two or three times too many. As a reader, I wanted to say, "Okay, I get it!" But, overlooking that sleight, I can say this is a must-read and on my list of all-time favorite books.