Review: Brilliant writing from a brilliant mind
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 26, 2013
Who among us have not wished to live forever? I'll admit that I have toyed with this intriguing idea. But after reading Mary McPhee's fine novel, "The Woman Who Lived To Be 150," I think I'll pass ... unless I could live the same exciting, fulfilling life that main character Katie Bonner lived, unless I could stay healthy, beautiful, loved, and adored throughout such a long life.Meticulous research and attention to detail brought this story to life for me. At first, I could not determine which genre this book is--it seemed to be several genres rolled into one: paranormal, women's fiction, mystery, romantic suspense, literary, spiritual, metaphysical, and commercial. But whatever the genre, the reason for Katie Bonner's longevity surprised and astounded me. The great romance between an ancient woman and a lover half her age was simply beautiful. The plot in this easy-to-read book flows, and I could not put it down. Ms. McPhee's word choices and turns of phrase are proof of someone having studied or even taught creative writing. And with a big "thumb's up" to an author whose work I absolutely adore, I encourage everyone to pick up this wonderful book and see what I'm raving about.