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Miriam Toews: Irma Voth (2011) 3 stars

Irma Voth (2011) is the fifth novel by Canadian author Miriam Toews. The novel, about …

Review of 'Irma Voth' on 'Goodreads'

1 star

didn't like it. I've read 3 other books by her and really enjoyed them, but this one was disjointed and (unnecessarily) dark and depressing. plus she uses ugly language in reference to a baby which I cannot relate to at all. lastly, the three sisters somehow land on their feet all due to a nice couple that takes them into their B&B - with a maid job for the oldest, tons of free time for the 13 yo to go school and get a boyfriend, and free babysitting at a moment's notice for the infant.