Veronica

I finished reading Veronica about a week ago and had to think about what I just read. Although I am not an ace book critic, I found the book to be very confusing. It was very difficult to follow as Alison’s, the main character of the book, life was unfolded in a very bizzare manner. The frequent flashbacks and flashforwards and flash sideways with numerous characters required frequent re-reading of pages upon pages to remember who the cahracters were. Perhaps if the book were written in a more time wise fashion, it would have made more sense. It wasnt until the end of the book where all the thoughts came together that the story was easier to read and understand.

On a positive note, I did enoy the way the author, Mary Gaitskill, was able to describe scenes and places in the book which made me feel like I was right there in the story.  Her ability to use words to encompass you in participating with the characters was quite evident throughout the book.

My only question that still has me puzzled, is “Why is the book entitled Veronica, when she was only portrayed within only half the book?” The character seemed important enough to Alison, but did not really portray a whole meaningful influence on her life.

Thank you for allowing me to participate in reading this novel…