This book is strong in language and setting.
Summary:
The story of Tam Lin, a Scottish ballad, is incorporated in a more
modern setting, a small Midwestern college during the early 1970s. Janet Carter
is off to college, though not far from home, as she attends Blackstock, the
school where her father is an English professor. The novel chronicles Janet's
college experience, including the often-confusing times with her friends Nick,
Thomas, Tina, Molly and Robin.
Would I recommend this book? I think so. Maybe.
Why?
I would like to discuss this book with others, I think. As I was reading it I was not sure if I liked it or not. I would really think about the story when not reading it, which usually
only happens with stories I like, but I also skimmed many parts of the story
because it was too confusing to read the whole thing as written. I think there
were too many words and that the author seemed to almost be showing off her
knowledge of various works of literature. I have a degree in English, and while
in college I don't think I ever met a fellow English major -- or an English
professor -- who would quote various works of literature whenever possible.
Activities of the supernatural nature do creep into the story, here and there.
It isn't until the very end that the story of Tam Lin is incorporated.
