The more you know of Mabel, the more you like her
5 stars It's hot out, I'm cranky with too much sun and heat and looking for easy wins requiring little effort. Mad Mabel was just such a book for me. A great curmudgeon at 81 years old, Mabel has lived a life few know about. The death of a nemesis neighbour unleashes the story of her life and she is suddenly cast in the spotlight highlighting her past notoriety. Peopled with such fun and interesting characters, Mabel's neighbours are a great foil. Some more than others, but all providing levity and moments of sweetness as the novel opens up. I didn't expect the depth of this novel. In plumbing Mabel's past we learn who she murdered and why. Her childhood was not a traditional one. The people who loved her most are taken from her leaving her lonely and isolated. This is how she constructed her adult life, too. So as her story is told, her walls come down and we relish the kind, loving person within. Heartwarming and tender, Mad Mabel is a delightful read that will m...
