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I just finished this and am decidedly unsatisfied on many levels. Although I think the writing itself is decent enough in that the overall word usage and editing is professional, the story lacked too much. There seemed to be too much left unsaid or not described at all, the reader was just supposed to think "oh, so it's like this now?", I guess. I can't really give specific examples without plot spoiling. I think the idea was for a good story and it just got out of hand in the telling. The characters were not well fleshed out, I ended up really only caring for two of the supporting characters. The two main characters were really rather flat. I did not believe the romance part of this story one bit. I definitely did not like the idea of a 30-something woman falling "in love" with a fifteen year old boy, not matter how tall he was. I thought at first it was more like aunty or motherly love, which would have made more sense anyway with the rest of the story, though made it into a "love story" rather than a "romance". But no. And that creeped me out a bit. The morality of this "romance" was not even addressed until one or two lines at the end. There was just too much this book tried to do and failed at and could have been successful at and wasn't. I would not recommend this to anyone.


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Giant House The Elizabeth McCracken 9780061120169 Books Reviews

This bittersweet story of two misunderstood people helps the reader understand what a burden it must be to be an outcast, with social (the librarian) and physical (the young giant) disabilities in a conformist world. They learn to not only forgive but accept the treatment of others toward them. Even through such tragedy, they are transformed and find love. It was such a moving story, that I pour the book down. Whoever reads it, make sure you have plenty of tissues.
Although, I thought the writing was well done I couldn't get past the fact that the librarian was attracted to the young boy giant. It was unsettling to me. She was manipulative in how she placed herself in his life and house. I know she was a woman who was struggling with her own image and her ability to give and be loved. However, I felt uncomfortable that she chose a adolescent boy. It really was a story of two people who were flawed one physically and one emotional. As I said before Elizabeth McCracken's writing was beautifully scripted.
I'm sure I'm going to get lots of flak for this - the fans seem pretty hardcore - but I'm still trying to shake off the 'ick' factor. I think the writing was lovely - that's why I read to the finish. The people were very well described inside & out, and easy to visualize - but the protagonist was just so pathetic and heart-wrenching that she bordered on sick. She reminded me of the teacher who falls for her 7th grade student - except the teacher has a life. This poor woman had nothing but books and a fixation so strong she not only deludes herself, but the entire town.

I know, I know. They were adults when they admitted their 'feelings.' Wait. Did he admit anything other than, "What do YOU want to do?" Did the kid ever love her in a romantic way, or did he basically respond to someone who dumped her whole existence into his lap? Especially when he'd been crushed by the girl he REALLY liked?

Beautiful writing, but creepy, creepy main character.

And the end? Oh man. Not gonna ruin it, but talk about a sad, delusional woman...
This is the fictional story of a boy who grew up to be the tallest man in the world. It's also the story of a small town librarian in Cape Cod, our narrator, who tells the story of James and his too long, too short life. If you crave action in your reading you won't find much here but the story moves inexorably onward, like a sand dune across the desert.

The Giant's House is clearly a romance but one between the unlikeliest of couples - the librarian and the giant - with a 15 year or so age difference between them. Yet it somehow works as a story line and is all the more tragic because of it.
This is a difficult review to write, but then this was a difficult book to read, so I suppose it all evens out. Some reviewers have remarked on the age difference of the two main character. And how one bordered on being a pedophile. Although the relationship was never consummated, and no sexual thoughts were mentioned... there was still a creepy feeling throughout the entire book. The thought of "I'd keep my young child away from this woman, just in case she ever did cross the line", kept running through my head. It was obvious there was something disturbing about her relationships in general, so her reasons for latching onto to this child were questionable, but not sexual, at least not blatantly so. And no overtures were ever made by her. Still be forewarned of the icky feeling it gives one and that the feeling will stay with you for a while afterwards... this is one book I wish I hadn't read.
Three stars for the writing and cover.
A gem. A robust story, filled with humor and pathos. A love affair of sorts. Is there sex? I'm not telling. Peggy Cort is the managing librarian of the Brewsterville, MA public library in the early 1950s. Into her life walks a giant - 6'2 eleven year old she becomes infatuated with (no, NOT sexually). She is drawn to him and insinuates herself into his life and that of his mother and aunt and uncle. Years pass and by the end of the story James is 20 years old and 8'4. Peggy Cort is going on my list of all-time favorite characters. McCracken has fleshed her out with precision and a keen sense of who she is and what she feels - it's one helluva portrait. Peggy's relationship with James expands through the years - every nuance is germane, there are few false notes. I highly recommend this.
I just finished this and am decidedly unsatisfied on many levels. Although I think the writing itself is decent enough in that the overall word usage and editing is professional, the story lacked too much. There seemed to be too much left unsaid or not described at all, the reader was just supposed to think "oh, so it's like this now?", I guess. I can't really give specific examples without plot spoiling. I think the idea was for a good story and it just got out of hand in the telling. The characters were not well fleshed out, I ended up really only caring for two of the supporting characters. The two main characters were really rather flat. I did not believe the romance part of this story one bit. I definitely did not like the idea of a 30-something woman falling "in love" with a fifteen year old boy, not matter how tall he was. I thought at first it was more like aunty or motherly love, which would have made more sense anyway with the rest of the story, though made it into a "love story" rather than a "romance". But no. And that creeped me out a bit. The morality of this "romance" was not even addressed until one or two lines at the end. There was just too much this book tried to do and failed at and could have been successful at and wasn't. I would not recommend this to anyone.