![]() ![]() Elfrieda grows up to become a talented concert pianist, hugely successful with a darling husband and caring people around her. And it is also the story is of two sisters – Yolanda and Elfrieda (the book is narrated by Yolanda) who grew up in a Mennonite Community in Canada.Įlf was wild and rebellious in her youth, and her piano playing was certainly not encouraged by the Mennonite elders. It’s autobiographical to a certain extent, as Toews’ father committed suicide when she was young, followed by her sister 10 years later. My first impression was that title is a little odd, but don’t let that put you off this book it is in fact a quote from Coleridge’s poem To a Friend, with an Unfinished Poem.Ī poignant tragi-comedy (if there is such a thing) this is a sad story that makes you laugh at the same time. ![]() ![]() Miriam Toews has written 6 other novels, although this is the first that I have read. ![]()
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