A review by marilynsaul
Avalanche by Kay Boyle

5.0

I've mostly been reading books published before the mid-20th century and for the most part of liked them very much. Avalanche I absolutely loved! Not only was the topic interesting (freedom fighters in Italy during the "armistice" of WWII - not politics, but peoples' experiences as they struggled for freedom from oppression). But what was BEST was the writing! Boyle took you directly into their lives, down to their very movements, hand gestures, and facial expressions. I've read sooo many books and have never read such real descriptive moments that placed you in the very room, the very lives of the characters. It was AMAZING!! I must find more of her books to read!!!