Housekeeping is a book about two orphans. They are passed around to many relatives. The story can easily be summed up in one sentence. Not a lot happens in this book. The beauty of the book lies in its loquaciousness. The words are written almost like poetry. There is a reverence for the English language, a care about choice of words that you notice. This is not a fast paces action book, but a languid journey with the main character and author.
I liked the book, but I'm not sure if I would have made it through the book if I hadn't been listening to it on audiobook.
The book was well written and the characters are eccentrically fun. I would recommend this book if you don't mind the slow pace.
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