For some reason, I seem to be reading a lot of books about elephants lately. Big topic, I guess. :-)
But I loved Hannah's Dream by Diane Hammond, even if it is an adult book.
The characters are beautifully realized. I loved the subtle ironies, like how one character's ex-wife keeps accusing him of being deadly boring while he's in the middle of secreting an elephant out of a zoo. There is much to learn from this book on the art of crafting a distinctive voice for each character.
The book is remarkable for a literary adult novel--the characters are likable, and the ending is uplifting.
Plus I could believe in the people Hammond creates and the politics that whorl around Hannah the elephant because of the years Hammond spent as spokesperson for Keiko the Killer Whale.
Imagine my delight and gratitude when your blog about my book Hannah's Dream came in with my Google Alerts! I would have been pleased anyway, but those words coming from a fellow writer hold extra weight. Thank you for reading and finding a place in your heart for Hannah and her people, and for sharing your recommendation with your readers.
ReplyDelete--Diane Hammond, Author, Hannah's Dream