Friday, March 13, 2020

FFB THURSDAY's CHILDREN

This is the fourth or fifth book in a series about a female psychologist, written by a husband and wife. It would have been much better to begin at the beginning because French refers to the earlier books and characters way too much for this reader. 

Dr. Frieda Klein, is drawn back into her past in working class Braxton when a former schoolmate comes to her with worries about her child. The girl claims to have been raped by a man who came to her bedroom at night.
Rather than feeling grateful for Klein's help, the schoolmate feels Klein has made matters worse. Especially when the girl hangs herself. Klein's interest in the case is personal and professional.
 

Frieda has many painful memories about growing up in Braxton. She also has a poor relationship with her mother, a very difficult woman who is dying. 

This was a complex and well-written book and I liked Klein and her assortment of friends. She is an enigmatic character in many respects and there are things that are never explained. I guess that will be the job of the next book in the series. 




9 comments:

Jeff Meyerson said...

Glad to see you back at last, Patti, and hope you are fully recovered from the flu.

We are still undecided about whether to leave as scheduled or postpone the trip.

George said...

Welcome back! We missed you. We're having a growing problem with coronavirus in New York State. Any event with over 500 people has been banned. We're rethinking joining friends next week for a dinner at a swanky restaurant. Social distancing seems to be the order of the day.

pattinase (abbott) said...

I would stay there, Jeff if the choice is between that and NY. Although one of the many FL ERs I visited was more like a MASH unit than a hospital. The other was good though.
It is everywhere, George, and I am having a lot of trouble being alone in my house so much. This is wiping out more than just lives.

George said...

Patti, it doesn't help that the most vulnerable target population is us! We've got plenty of diversions in our home, but I'm sure you're getting cabin-fever.

Jerry House said...

My day is better because you are back to blogging, Patti.

Be healthy.

Kevin R. Tipple said...

Glad to see you back, Patti.

pattinase (abbott) said...

Thanks, guys. Let’s keep in touch!

TracyK said...

It is good to see you back, Patti.

pattinase (abbott) said...

Thanks, TracyK!