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Book Review of Songs in Ordinary Time

Songs in Ordinary Time
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Helpful Score: 4


A fascinating story about a poor and lonely woman who tries to raise 3 kids with an alcoholic husband, describing her pain and frustration very realistically living in a small town. The plot takes the reader through a forbidden romance, a crime, as well as other family mishaps. McGarry Morris painted an overall sense of urgency and hopelessness that made you feel sorry for the characters.

I was easily pulled into the plot and I had trouble putting it down until I got to the end!