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Book Review of A Gate at the Stairs

A Gate at the Stairs
A Gate at the Stairs
Author: Lorrie Moore
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


Having just been--just slightly--disappointed by Waiting for Columbus, I had some doubts that I would like this one. (Reason being that I decided to read both of them because of Anne Kingman's review on Books on the Nightstand.) Unlike Columbus, this book engaged me from the first page. I found Tassie's voice to be believable, poignant and, yes, slightly annoying. I could relate to her world and just loved the writing style. I know that lots of readers here did not like this book. I did and will add to this review when I figure out why.