The Gifted Gabaldon Sisters by Lorraine Lopez
“The Gifted Gabaldon Sisters” is a lovely novel about the lives of four sisters who lost their mother at an early age. Their ‘maid’ Fermina became almost a surrogate mother to the girls until her death just a few years later. ’When I am gone,’ she would tell the girls, ‘then you will receive a gift from me.’ On the day of Fermina’s death, the gifts become convinced that she has left each of them a special power; the ability to lie convincingly; to heal animals; the power to curse people; and the ability to make other laugh.
The girls each get a chance to tell their story, in alternating chapters that move from childhood to adulthood. In each chapter, the girls work through what they see as their gift, try to decide whether they believe that Fermina could have left them supernatural gifts, and simply try to learn how to function on their own and as a family.
I was really impressed by the quality of Lopez’s writing. Her descriptions were lovely and very evocative, and I easily transitioned from one sister to another. They had distinct enough personalities that I never forgot who was narrating any given chapter. I was surprised to find that the book was much more down to earth about the family family and less magical realism, but it really worked. The family story was beautiful and occasionally heartbreaking.
This is is a great book that I definitely recommend.
That sounds really interesting!
This is is my TBR pile, so I’m glad to see you liked it.
I’ve never heard of this one, but am sold! Your review is great and now I’m off to add this to my wishlist! Thanks!
I want to read this book even more now that I’ve read your review!
ditto to Kathy, I have it to read coming up.
I’m glad you liked it. I received it in the mail yesterday.
Ooh, I’m glad you liked it…I hate when you have to review a book and see other people giving it bad reviews!
I”m glad that you liked it. Miriam from Hachette sent a copy to me to review and I am anxious to read it. The cover itself is gorgeous!
ohh i need to get this one for me!
I like the sound of this one… It’s going on my wish list
the story line is interesting.. but not something i would pick up if i came across in the library.. what intrigues me is the fact that you liked this book so much. i guess the writing can make all the difference, right? i am going to put it on my wishlist and get to it sometime…:)
I’ve just started seeing this title and I was glad to find your review. It sounds really good and it’s going on my list too.
This sounds like a book I would enjoy! I’ve added it to my list!
Thanks for the great review. I hadn’t heard of this book yet and after reading your review it’s been added to my TBR list.
this is a situation in which the cover would immediately scare me away.