"I write pieces, and move them around. And the fun of it is watching the truthful parts slide together. What is false won't fit." - Elizabeth Strout, novelist, born on this day in 1956.
I believe Marcia Davenport wrote a book about those same brothers; I’d have to look it up to remember the title, but it stands out in my memory as a profoundly sad story. It’s My Brother’s Keeper. Not having read Doctorow’s I can’t comment on how parallel the stories are and frankly once was enough for me. Davenport was Efrem Zimbalist Jrs. sister, for those who appreciate trivia.
I believe Marcia Davenport wrote a book about those same brothers; I’d have to look it up to remember the title, but it stands out in my memory as a profoundly sad story. It’s My Brother’s Keeper. Not having read Doctorow’s I can’t comment on how parallel the stories are and frankly once was enough for me. Davenport was Efrem Zimbalist Jrs. sister, for those who appreciate trivia.
The Prophet is the most over rated book we have.