Some require treatment in the tuberculosis sanitorium where Eureka now serves as a nurse. Les Curtain, in his wasting stage, introduces Eureka to hitherto unknown pleasures of womanhood. For me, the writing sometimes overwhelms the story. Tubercular sputum as a perfect jacaranda blossom is a tad heavy-handed. Delia Falconer may also benefit from mastering the art of economy.
Every good cook knows too much seasoning ruins the broth.
Dolores Donner is a Fort Worth poet and free-lance reviewer. You can buy this book online at Barnes and Noble.