I finished reading "The Mercy of Thin Air" by Domningue Ronlyn a couple of weeks ago. Due to my challenged technology brain, I am now attempting a brief review,hoping it will actually land on Mr Linky, whatever the heck that is! So, first of all, I am a sucker for all things New Orleans. Memories from childhood walking down Bourbon Street with my head as far down as I could get it watching my feet walk down the street so as not to see what I discovered when I was older walking down Bourbon Street with my head lifted up!My parents were looking for "The Chaplain of Bourbon Street" at the time. Yes, he was a real person and that's how this southern baptist family ended up on Bourbon Street. Probably not the childhood memory my parents hoped I'd remember, but such is life.
Anyway, I digress...sorry! Loved this book for many reasons. A compelling love story with all the elements...passion,tragedy,wealth,family love,set in 1920's New Orleans bridging over to present time New Orleans. Her descriptions of fragrances and tastes and architecture and a time long gone kept me drawn to the story to the very end. It was easy to fall into her book. Once you settle what's present and what's past that she's writing about, you can follow the storyline. If you love New Orleans half as much as I do the beignets and coffee and street cars and street music and shopping and watching the painters at Jackson Square and the poboys at hole in the wall places and mimosas at jazz brunch at Court of Two Sisters and the sound the horses drawing carriages make clip clopping on the brick streets and the glimpses into private courtyards as you walk down side streets...well, you get the idea...you'll love this book!
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Okay, let's forget we ever heard the name Mister Linky. You do your post thing and I'll take it the rest of the way.
My first trip to Naw'lins was in '82. I was 15 and I remember eating in the Court of Two Sisters, beignets at Cafe de Monde, and thinking Bourbon street smelled like puke. Ah, what memories...
You are too kind! I do not know WHY I have such a block with Mr. Linky! You pretty much summed up New Orleans with that description. Hoping to go down this summer to visit an aunt and uncle who stayed and rebuilt after Katrina. One of the few families in their neighborhood that did. Should be interesting!
This has been on my to-read list for ages and now I can see there was a good reason for adding it! Thanks for the review. I haven't been to New Orleans, but really hope to visit some day.
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