In this well-written novel, Addie Baum, 85, tells her plucky life story to her granddaughter in a series of monologues, each that make you want to pull up a chair. Addie begins when she was born, in 1900 to immigrant Russian parents, the youngest of three daughters. Her story is detailed and much of it is follows familiar archetypes.
The storytelling moves fast and it's easy to care about Addie. Much of the important historical events are rather glossed over and this doesn't explore the contextual events of the time beyond the surface. Addie's personal story has many twists and turns and Addie speaks very frankly to her granddaughter. The voice is conversational, friendly, and I found it hard to put down.
If you're looking for a deep dive into of a lifetime of complex events and thoughtful analysis, keep looking. But if you throw this book in your beach bag, you won't be disappointed.
B+
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