Friday night I had the pleasure of seeing Miriam Toews live. She did a reading of ‘A Complicated Kindness’ and of her new book that is coming out in October. Then she did a question and answer with the audience.
I loved her book ‘A Complicated Kindness’! It’s a coming of age story about a teenage girl in a Mennonite society. Unfortunately, I read it long before I started writing book reviews, so you will just have to trust me on this one.
Miriam made a comment at the beginning of her reading, that in the past, people have complained that she reads too fast. She did read fast, especially when the lead character was speaking. However, she paced it exactly how I imagined the character to talk. She nailed it, and other audience members agreed!
I really enjoyed her reading and especially the question and answer. I highly recommend you read ‘A Complicated Kindness’ and see Miriam Toews in person, if you get the chance. She is delightful. I look forward to reading more books by Miriam Toews!
A complicated Kindness was also reviewed at:
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How cool! I just read that book too.
Thanks for sharing this, Teddy! Sounds like it was a great event 🙂
I know I read too fast too. Nice to know I share the affliction with Toews!
Chris,
I look forward to reading your review. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Wendy,
It was a really nice event. I went with a friend and then ran into two other friends there so after, we all went out to dinner together and chatted about the presentation. We all agreed.
John,
So you read fast out loud?
I have this on a list somewhere, but don’t think I ever looked into it seriously. Thanks for sharing about your hour. 🙂
Joy,
I think you would really like this one.