Loving Frank: A Novel

Interesting historical fiction; feminist perspective. Somewhat slow, but worth sticking with it to the ending.

surprise twist ending

This was pretty good, which sort of surprised me. I'm not a huge fan of the fictionalized biography, but this was interesting, and prompted me to do some research about both Wright and Ellen Key, who I had never heard of previously.

Great book! Surprising ending

Book Club #24. Frank Lloyd Wright bio. Well done. Good read.

Interesting historical fiction. Almost impossible to imagine, much less understand, the choices she made. Unexpectedly horrifying ending. Looking forward to discussing @ book club.

Loved this book. It haunted me for days after I'd finished it. It's categorized as a novel based on true events in the life of Frank Lloyd Wright and a woman named Mamah Borthwick. Though the book is built up around facts, the unknown details necessary to bring a story to life were filled in by the imagination of the author who researched the events, therefore it can't be considered entirely...more

Loved this book. It haunted me for days after I'd finished it. It's categorized as a novel based on true events in the life of Frank Lloyd Wright and a woman named Mamah Borthwick. Though the book is built up around facts, the unknown details necessary to bring a story to life were filled in by the imagination of the author who researched the events, therefore it can't be considered entirely factual and/or a biography. Nevertheless, the most memorable aspects are fact, which is why I think it managed to creep into my bones and stay curled up there for days after I'd finished. A word of advice that I followed when deciding whether to read this book and was browsing others reviews, and am very glad I did - don't Google the names of the main characters/or the book title before you've finished reading. It will ruin the ending for you.   hide

Powerful read.

I have to admit this was not a book that I enjoyed the process of reading.. but by the end I must say it was worth finishing. As with all good stories it prompted me to do more research on Frank Wright. He was an arrogant, immature boob... but he did have an interesting life.