A review by burnyayhayley
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

5.0

This book is absolutely stunning. Beautifully crafted prose, sharp and clear while still being soft and gentle in many places. I feel like people largely felt that pandemic books would feel weird to read so soon during or after the actual pandemic, but this one felt comforting, and managed to make the absolute most of an imperfect situation. Everything about this story felt so absolutely genuine and real. 
Also, whoever thought of Meryl Streep for the audiobook is a GENIUS and I hope they are well paid and thanked for their work. Meryl was fucking spectacular. I could listen to her read all day. 
I guess this makes Ann Patchett a solid hitter for me, as I don't think I have given her anything but 5 stars on her work. Would highly recommend. 
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