Debbie "DJ"'s Reviews > White Oleander

White Oleander by Janet Fitch
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it was amazing
bookshelves: fiction, own

This is some of the most beautiful writing I've ever encountered. It reminds me a little bit of Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype. It's language is deep and satisfying. The mother daughter relationship told in an almost mythical way. Loved it!
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Reading Progress

June 23, 2015 – Shelved
June 23, 2015 – Shelved as: to-read
May 15, 2016 – Started Reading
May 16, 2016 – Shelved as: fiction
May 16, 2016 – Shelved as: own
May 16, 2016 – Finished Reading

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Angela M is taking a break. Been on my list for ages ! Have to read it !


Dianne I loved this one. Been a while since I read it.


Caroline Yay! OMGosh, I'm SO HAPPY you finally read this. Isn't it just gorgeous? A true masterpiece. I wish I had time to reread it. I've never forgotten its overall feeling, but I'd love to experience the writing again.

You flew through it, by the way!


Dolors Glad you enjoyed this one, Debbie. I think the movie adaptation was also excellent, in case you want to check it out! :)


message 5: by Caroline (last edited May 16, 2016 01:51PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Caroline Oh, yes. I agree with Dolors about the movie, DJ. It does leave out one entire chunk--(view spoiler)--but it's otherwise faithful and quite good.


Canadian Jen One of my favourites! I agree with you the writing is exquisite.


Deanna Definitely a favorite! Glad you enjoyed it Debbie :)


message 8: by Julie (new) - added it

Julie G (one woman, lost at sea, on a ship of fools) Wow! Consider me convinced.


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