In the Orchard: A novel

· Vintage
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256
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A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A novel about womanhood, modern family, and the interior landscape of maternal life, as seen through the life of a young wife and mother on a single day.

At night, Maisie Moore dreams that her life is perfect: the looming mortgages and credit card debt have magically vanished, and she can raise her four children, including newborn Esme, on an undulating current of maternal bliss, by turns oceanic and overwhelming, but awash in awe and wonder. Then she jolts awake and, after checking that her husband and baby are asleep beside her, remembers the real-world money problems to be resolved amid the long days of grocery shopping, gymnastics practices, and soccer games. From this moment, Eliza Minot draws readers into the psyche of the perceptive and warmhearted Maisie, who yearns to understand the world around her and overflows with fierce love for her growing family.

Unfolding over the course of a single day in which Maisie and her husband take their children to pick apples, In the Orchard is luminous, masterfully crafted, revelatory—a shining exploration of motherhood, childhood, and love.

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3.0
1 review
Paula Pugh
May 8, 2023
An interesting novel of the thoughts of Maisie on motherhood, children, and life in general. The musings take place over one day . It is rather a stream of thoughts similar to one’s own thoughts during the day, jumping from one thought to another and rabbit trailing. Memories of her childhood, of conversations with other mothers and events in her children’s lives trail through her mind. Be sure to look for small clues that will help to understand the ending. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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About the author

ELIZA MINOT was born in Beverly, Massachusetts. She lives in Maplewood, New Jersey, with her family.

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