Tuesday, February 10, 2009
PEMBERTON'S BRIDE
Author: Ron Rash
Genre: Short Story, Collection
Published: Chemistry and Other Stories, 2007
Personal Rating: 3.75/5
(ss) Yearly Count: 7
This is a longer, short story (46 pages) about a man that owns a lumber mill company and brings home a bride who has a mind of her own - a strong, dark mind.
I have mixed feelings about this one. The story line was very good, but it felt like the story was lengthened instead of taking the pages to deepen the characters. I was engrossed in this rather dark story, but it didn't have the background or depth I wanted/needed.
I wondered if this short story was the seed to Serena, Rash's latest novel. (The wife's name was Serena. I'm quick like that. *grin*) I have now discovered that, yes indeed, it is. Hooray!
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Joy, you are going to adore Serena if you liked the short story! I had no idea it even was a short story first! I have only 100 pages left in the novel and I am completely, utterly engrossed. Read it soon, while the short story is still fresh in your mind!
ReplyDeleteCassie ~ I didn't know Serena came from this short story until I read it and saw the name Serena. :) To me, this one was not what I was used to. It was still good - just not the same. I was thrilled to verify that it is the book Serena because it has a lot going for it. I love Rash's work, so I anticipate it being a great book. I'm so glad you're loving it.
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