The main character, Majella, leads a rich interior life...but to the outside world, a very dull one. The book's style reminded me a little of James Joyce - no quotes for conversation, much interior thought process, a kind of gossipy, small-town feel to the characters.
…more Majella has a distinctive voice and I found myself empathizing with her difficult life, even though I could not admire her. There was growth and change towards the end of the book - I might have given it a "very good" rating if the change had emerged from within, rather than being triggered by an exterior event. One warning - if swear words and amoral conduct in a story are offensive, this may not be the right book for you. But I'm glad I read it, and I'd be interested in reading this author's next work. (less)