The Magnificent Ambersons-Booth Tarkington

Oh my gosh, I have been away from my usual haunts for a while, and now I am back to the books I love, back to early Twentieth Century fiction and loving it. What a rich beautifully written tale of redemption (and a good movie too).

Booth Tarkington dares to open with intricate descriptions of the home, the clothing and the lifestyle of the nouveau riche in a Midwestern town, setting the scene for decadence and pretension that follows the entire novel. It is not a difficult read and flies right along and you will love and sometimes hate the characters. This is a terrifically satisfying story which restores your faith in human nature and our ability to change for the better. Do not miss this Pulitzer Prize winner.