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Eva Moves the Furniture
Eva Moves the Furniture
Author: Margot Livesey
From a highly acclaimed author, the enchanting story of a motherless young woman torn between real life and the otherwordly companions only she can see. On the morning of Eva McEwen's birth, six magpies congregate in the apple tree outside the window -- a bad omen, according to Scottish legend. That night Eva's mother dies, leaving her t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780805068016
ISBN-10: 0805068015
Publication Date: 9/11/2001
Pages: 232
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Henry Holt Company
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Eva Moves the Furniture on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
While I found the storyline interesting, I felt the author could've done much more with it. It had much potential, but the author didn't deliver.

I didn't feel that this book was terribly well written. I felt that the author didn't go deep enough with the characters in order for the reader to truly connect with them either.

All in all, I found it pretty flat and it didn't keep my attention; I kept falling asleep while reading it. Luckily, though, it captured me just enough to keep me reading until the end.

The last few chapters were better than the entire book combined, and I was extremely moved at the end. I cried and cried in those last few pages, but that wasn't enough to get me to like the book after all was said and done.

To sum it up, I would say this book was "so-so at best, with a very touching ending".

I was ready to give this book a 2-star rating, 2-1/2 stars tops. Until the end. The ending was so good that I gave it 3 stars. But no more.
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Helpful Score: 1
Beautifully written, intriguing story
MarchiaLuigi avatar reviewed Eva Moves the Furniture on + 29 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This was the first book by Margot Livesey that I read and I really enjoyed it.
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Helpful Score: 1
Eva has two "companions" who accompany here throughout her motherless life. She can't figure out though, if they are trying to help her or hurt her. A gothic novel in every sense of the word, set in WW2.
CharleneY avatar reviewed Eva Moves the Furniture on + 80 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Unique, haunting story which moved me to tears; the author is very talented and this book is a must if you enjoy literary fiction.
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