A Piece of the World: A Novel

I've admired A Wyeth's work since I can remember. Often, I have gazed on "Christina's World" and been drawn into the house upon the hill, but inside I can't make out anything in the shadows.

This novel, although partially fictitious, has cleared some of the shadows, and my mind's eye can make out faint glimpses of what Christina in this painting might be seeing. The painting has always left me with the feeling that she sees much more than what is readily apparent in the image.

This book is well written, the story impeccably and intricately woven scenes that connect the past to the future, connect one life to another, connect Christina Olsen to Andrew Wyeth.

I was completely mesmerized listening to this creative story told by a talented narrator. Being actively involved in researching my ancestry I felt like his could have been the story of one of my relatives born in the same area and time as this charming character portrayed in Andrew Wyeth's painting. I honestly don't think I can look at a painting again without imagining it's rich back-story . Sigh.

I have always been fascinated by this painting. My Mother told me about it and I found an article about Christina in Readers Digest. This book I know was both fact and fiction, but it was not that far from the truth. It is on the wall in my living room. Something so special about it that really touched me. A lot of people find it disturbing, but life isn't a great place for everyone. A good read!

I listened for hours on end. Thank you Christina Baker kline, for painting a picture as did Andy.

This book was boring and not like her other books . Very disappointing . I would not recommend this book to anyone.

...and I almost quit listening because I found the main character so flat--both from the outside and her inner thoughts, which seem devoid of any emotion for the first couple of hours.

Gradually, the main characters in the novel seem to become much better developed and Christina finally has emotion and depth. And the story, which had not interested me before, began to interest me. Though, frankly, I really didn't care about the Wyeth part of the story and would have liked to.

Ten years ago I probably would have really liked this novel, but the story is rather sad. Nothing very good or positive happens to the characters. In the end, it is a story of perseverance, however, which was enough for "3 stars--I liked it."

The story was descriptive, genuine and touching. The performance was superb. I recommend to all.

I found Christina to be stubborn willful selfpitying and selfish especially in regard to expectations from her brother Alvaro. That's how I came to see her character.

A Piece Of The World is one of those rare novels you enjoy so much.. you just do not want it to end. It's easy to fall in love with the Olsen's and their rugged, hard life in Maine. The sporadic arrivals of the gentrified summer residents along side the tough Maine residents spins a social web of fascination.
Highly recommend as great read on a cold winter day or on a far away beach.

I really liked Orphan Train, and I usually enjoy fictionalizations of true stories but this one just didn't really hold my attention. All I can say is I finished it.