The Butterfly House - Marcia Preston Reviews


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Newest Review: ... Bobbie is now married and newly and unhappily pregnant. The arrival of a stranger at her home is the catalyst that leads ... more
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by - written on 17/01/10 (Very useful, 123 readings)
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Marcia Preston herself describes this book as 'a story about the power of enduring love and the infinite possibilities we are given for redemption'. Although I was gripped by the book - it is undoubtedly a compelling story about love - for much of the book it seems to be more about the destructive power of love. Yes, there is a kind of redemption at the end (don't worry, I'm not going to include any spoilers) but I still had the feeling that love had done little to make the lives of any of the participants any better. The story is set in rural Oklahoma and told in the first person narrative by Roberta Lee, better known as Bobbie. Through her ... Read the complete review

by - written on 05/09/09, updated on 05/09/09 (Very useful, 106 readings)
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" Four Women A Lifetime Of Secrets One Moment That Binds Them Together Forever. " Roberta Lee hasn't the best childhood. At three years old she was taken, by her mother Ruth, from her father and the rest of her family in the middle of the night. Now thousands of miles away, her alcoholic Mother is neglectful and life is lonely and devoid of love. That is until she meets Cynthia, a girl in her class at school, and her mother Lenora. Despite also being brought up without her Father, Cynthia's life couldn't be more different. Lenora is a loving and caring mother who extends her maternal feelings to include Roberta. ... Read the complete review
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