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Broken as things are
a novel
By Witt, Martha
- ISBN
- 978-0-80507-595-3
- Publisher
- New York : Henry Holt, 2004.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 2004
This first novel fits right into the genre about dramatically dysfunctional Southern families. Disturbed oldest son Ginx has always been emotionally attached to younger sister Morgan-Lee. They share a language based on the sounds of words rather than their meaning. Morgan-Lee strives to maintain Ginx's mental equilibrium by creating an ongoing, make-believe story. The adults in her family have let her down: her mothe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
