Wow!
A friend sent me a battered, dog-eared copy of this book with a lovely note saying she could only think of me while she read it. I must say, it was amazing. I later found out that it was Kidd's first novel, and I was floored.
The most remarkable thing was her language-- it seemed so simple and yet I couldn't wait to read what happened next. It reminded me, as a writer, to not let things like descriptions and dialogue get so wordy. It's unecessary.
The book is about a young girl's adventures to find out about the mother she never knew... that's all I'll say, except it's amazing and you should read it now!
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