Thanks to Carla at Carla Loves to Read for introducing me to this great author. I checked this one out from my local library in big print. Knightly was Reay’s debut novel, and perhaps the one I enjoyed most. It is epistolary in nature, told in the form of letters from Samantha, a “bookish” grad student who often quotes classics and sometimes hides behind the words of their characters, to an anonymous donor who pays for her school and gives her a monthly allowance. I guessed early on who the donor was, but instead of ruining the story for me, it just made it all the better.
As in most of Reay’s novels, there is a touch of romance, and Alex, a published author five years older than Samantha provides just that. Christian values and integrity are present as well, and instead of making the story “sappy,” it allows the “good guys” to win.
There are also additions at the back of the book: a reading group guide, a list of the books Samantha quotes or mentions with enough to make the reader say, “Aha, I see… ,” and questions and answers with the author. This would make a fine book club selection.
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Maybe you should add this to our book club list, Books We Might Want to Read. A novel written in letters is always fun for me.
Have you now read everything this author has written?
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I have not read this one Rae, and need to see if my library has it. I am so glad you enjoyed this one and it sounds like a good one. I love when there are book club questions and discussion ideas. It always makes me reflect more on what I have read.
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I like the discussion/thought questions as well. I always see it as a plus.
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