Seven Fallen Feathers is the most powerful, thought provoking, soul crushing book I’ve read this year and every Canadian should read it.

Jennifer Egan must have done quite a bit of research for Manhattan Beach, the little details of day to day life, the slang and the different views people had at the time gave me the impression of being right alongside these characters. I couldn’t help feel that everything, everyone was on a tipping point.

When I met Marion, the first thing I felt for this bullied little soul was pity, I liked her. I wanted to rescue her out of the pages. As for the rest of Marion’s family – I didn’t enjoy meeting them. I can’t imagine growing up without affection and love. It just tore me apart to read how Marion ended up after her parents died – surrounded by hording. Then, things took a turn.