Title: A Compelling Read
Product review: I grew up and still live in Fresno. I've picked grapes, figs and cotton in the same neighborhood as the story takes place. So knock one star off maybe for prejudice, lack of imagination or inability to move somewhere nicer.But this story, of the 50's Armenian family in Fresno, is well worth the read. The craziness of the mother-in-law, the bigotry on both sides of the "odar" presence, the genocide by history, and all the quirks I as an "odar" often see from the outside looking in. I think back to my daughter dating an Armenian man and his mother loath at the idea he could potentially marry a non-Armenian girl.The story, characters and background make for a fulfilling read. There are times the author could have moved it on a little faster, but his use of imagery and storyteller, make up for these occasional lulls.I look forward to the next read, "Riverbig". Keep the stories coming please.
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