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A review by smbla
A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore
4.0
I am not a huge fan of post 9/11 specific literature-I did ,however,love the smallness of this story and the eloquent prose Lorrie Moore employed. We have all been Tassie and regretted an act or an inaction.
The story takes place in a small Midwestern college town. Tassie is from a small farming community her Father farms designer produce, much sought after in Chicago and larger cities highly unusual in their town. Moore draws on several stereotypes and prejudices but does not let the plot get mired in them.
Tassie is hired by Sarah as a nanny in advance of Sarah and Charles' planned adoption. The story evolves into lies, loss, fear in the most normal of progressions. Although not a warm story it is a thought provoking and ultimately a haunting tale that is worth the read.
The story takes place in a small Midwestern college town. Tassie is from a small farming community her Father farms designer produce, much sought after in Chicago and larger cities highly unusual in their town. Moore draws on several stereotypes and prejudices but does not let the plot get mired in them.
Tassie is hired by Sarah as a nanny in advance of Sarah and Charles' planned adoption. The story evolves into lies, loss, fear in the most normal of progressions. Although not a warm story it is a thought provoking and ultimately a haunting tale that is worth the read.