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Book Review of That Old Cape Magic

That Old Cape Magic
That Old Cape Magic
Author: Richard Russo
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 4


I have just discovered Russo. Sometimes he gets a bit windy and repetitive, and sometimes the ending is anti-climatic and feels too short for the wind-up. I love his character depictions- I feel like they are standing right next to me, and his descriptions of marriage, youth, and New England are great. This may not be the greatest literature ever, but it is a great escape, and I find that I ignore my children's requests for food while reading it!