Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale
by Lynda Rutledge
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55%
Critic Reviews: 19
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86%
Reader Ratings: 65
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Synopsis
For fans of Steel Magnolias and Fried Green Tomatoes, a poignant yet funny, uplifting Southern novel about second chances. On the last day of the millennium, sassy Faith Bass Darling decides to have a garage sale. Why is the richest lady in Bass, Texas, a recluse for thirty years, suddenly selling off her worldly possessions?As the townspeople grab up the heirlooms, a cast of characters appear to witness the sale or try to stop it. Before the day is over,... more
About Lynda Rutledge
- All Critics: 19
- Positive: 13
- Negative: 6
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Anita Books | 20 Jun 2012
They felt that there were a lot of situations left unanswered or hanging.
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Blogging for a Good Book | 25 Jun 2012
I liked the layers in the story and how the antiques played a role in people’s lives. There were humorous elements to break up what could have been maudlin. This will stay with you long after you turn the last page.
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BookNAround | 13 Apr 2012
A wonderful, pleasing read that caused more than its share of grins from me, this has hidden depths to it and will stay with the reader long after the covers are closed.
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Raging Bibliomania | 12 Apr 2012
If you’re a reader with a love of finely honed literary novels, this is the book I would recommend to you. It is strikingly forceful yet oddly gentle, and I recommend it highly.
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Lesa's Book Critiques | 5 Apr 2012
This book is recommended for those who enjoy southern literature, with all the eccentric families, as well as book clubs and others who appreciate a story with multiple layers for discussion.
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Take Me Away | 27 Apr 2012
While this turned out to not be for me, I think those readers who really love southern fiction and/or who don't mind a singular focus on this woman and her breakdown may find something in quirky Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale that they enjoy.
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Literate Housewife | 1 May 2012
Faith Bass Darling’s Last Garage Sale, filled with the power of memory and the value of forgiveness, is a well-written and well-rounded novel.
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Southern Lit Review | 12 Jun 2012
Rutledge includes short chapters about many minor characters who never reappear, as well as one-page “Provenance” sections that relay the family history of certain objects. This strategy, along with some stilted dialogue, distances the reader from what should feel like an intimate story.
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Novel Chatter | 1 Jun 2012
It's a nicely told, if slow, story of the things and people in our lives and how we project our idea of what they are worth.
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Bookchickdi | 16 May 2012
Amy Einhorn Books continues its streak of finding new writers with unique voices in Lynda Rutledge, and once again, I look forward to seeing more from the imprint.
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Red Room | 17 Apr 2012
Well-written and original, Linda Rutledge's Faith Bass Darling’s Last Garage Sale is a debut deserving of your attention.
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Carabosse's Library | 12 May 2012
It’s just wasn’t as deep and lovely as I thought it’d be.
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Paperback Pirate | 22 May 2012
It was sad to read this story and consider dealing with memory loss, but the joy of the story is assessing the true value of the items we gather to make our homes.
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Tina Says... | 28 May 2012
This novel is a lot of fun, despite the fact that Faith Bass Darling's life is a bit sad and lonely as it nears it's end.
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Publishers Weekly | 12 Mar 2012
Rutledge, a fifth-generation Texan, paints a colorful portrait of a larger than life Texas matron, but her debut offers nothing new on the story’s well-trod themes of Southern racism, old money, and materialism.
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Luxury Reading | 5 May 2012
This was a great concept for a novel, but I feel that it needed much more work before going to print.
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Wandering Thoughts of a Scientific Housewife | 11 Apr 2012
I love that this book surprised me.
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A Wife of Book Club Blog | 7 Jun 2012
Faith Bass Darling’s Last Garage Sale will make a great light pick for your next book club.
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Observer | 8 May 2012
Adept at gently mocking the small-mindedness of small towns and celebrating the expansiveness of small-town souls, the author crafts a tale of love, identity and redemption—not to mention some killer discount shopping.
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