I finished reading this book on vacation. It's written by Michelle Huneven. I had picked it up in Goodwill - my current source of reading material. It is the story of an alcoholic and her recovery. Simple one sentence summary, but it's very thoughtfully written and weaves perspectives in and out. My favorite chapter is the second to last one, and I can't say why until everyone's read it. It's an allegory/metaphor for her life in a day to day experience. (I should look up the difference between those two words - anyone want to save me the trouble?)
Anyway, this one is an adult novel that you would enjoy.
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Oh! I read that! I really like Michelle Huneven. I recommend her other two books, Jamesland and Round Rock.
I have heard it said that an allegory is a kind of extended metaphor. A metaphor is usually a phrase that invokes seemingly unrelated things and compares them. An allegory takes it deeper and requires some structure.
Hmmm. My ex husband could easily have written a novel called Blame. I'll have to check it out...
Oh, definitely a good read! :-)
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