Young Catriona is running from a difficult situation at home and struggling to articulate how she is feeling to anyone. She and Calum haven't had the easiest of relationships and it was really quite a risk heading off to see him. My heart went out to this character as she was trying so hard to cope with what happened. I was hoping that Calum would discover some fatherly instinct in himself to form a relationship with his daughter.
They were both quite similar really in not wanting to talk to people and trying to keep everything inside. Mary's story was the one I found most poignant though. Most people these days will have some experience of a family member with dementia and will recognise her behaviours. I felt that the author had captured perfectly the confusion, forgetfulness and suspicion of those with dementia as well as showing the moments of clarity. The worry caused for the rest of the family was also clear to see.
The Angel in the Stone is a powerful story showing how the past comes with us into our the present day. It shows the importance of family, acceptance, communication and forgiveness.
It is a very moving read and another unforgettable book from this author. Feb 24, Jean Brodie rated it liked it. I didn't enjoy this book very much but it was well written so have given it 3 stars. There is not much plot and therefore I felt pages was too long. I really didn't want to read about the Referendum and relive the bad feeling that it created between people and this may be the main reason I disliked the book although to be fair, the author did recognise that the SNP financial argument was flawed, despite the main characters being in favour of independence.
Aug 11, Anne Goodwin rated it liked it Shelves: RL McKinney uses the referendum on Scottish independence as a backdrop on which to explore issues of community, family and interdependence, as well as the decisions we must take to determine our own lives. Full review Two novel takes on family secrets and vulnerability RL McKinney uses the referendum on Scottish independence as a backdrop on which to explore issues of community, family and interdependence, as well as the decisions we must take to determine our own lives.
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Full review Two novel takes on family secrets and vulnerability http: Apr 28, Jacqui rated it it was amazing. Really well written book. The tangled threads of the main characters stories are skillfully unravelled and woven back up again. Worthy of its place on the Highland Book Prize shortlist.
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Jul 28, Ceris rated it it was amazing Shelves: I absolutely loved this book. McKinney writes beautifully and with empathy on truly tough topics. There are a lot of books out there that either romanticize mental health issues, or demonize the people struggling with them.
The Angel in the Stone avoids both pitfalls, balancing stunning prose with gritty and unpleasant truths. Sive rated it liked it Sep 13, Lesley Kelly rated it it was amazing Sep 08, Merith Jones rated it it was amazing May 01, Sandra rated it it was amazing Oct 14, Nadine rated it really liked it Mar 31, Kay rated it it was amazing Aug 29, Mole rated it it was amazing Jan 09, Taran Baker rated it it was amazing Aug 27, May 24, Katrina McCrea rated it really liked it. Caitlin Gilfillan rated it it was amazing Jun 06, Adele rated it really liked it Jan 23, Purple rated it really liked it Dec 15, Maureen Jones rated it it was amazing Apr 18, Lily rated it it was ok Oct 16, Achella rated it liked it Sep 29, Cinlar marked it as to-read Aug 26, Zoe marked it as to-read Sep 17, Beverly marked it as to-read Sep 18, Judy marked it as to-read Sep 18, Rachel marked it as to-read Sep 24, Alistair Miller marked it as to-read Nov 29, Ross added it Dec 08, Raisse marked it as to-read Dec 18, Alexandre marked it as to-read Dec 20, Morven marked it as to-read Dec 28, Linda marked it as to-read Jan 01, Alina marked it as to-read Jan 09, Dala marked it as to-read Feb 20, Ioan-Alexandru marked it as to-read Apr 14, Karen marked it as to-read May 16, Alice Laing marked it as to-read Jun 05, Igrowastreesgrow marked it as to-read Jun 19, Debbie marked it as to-read Jul 09, Sandra Gaile marked it as to-read Jul 21, Shannon marked it as to-read Sep 01, Bonnie Combs marked it as to-read Sep 12, Candy Mint marked it as to-read Sep 14, L marked it as to-read Sep 16, It's a very beautiful, peaceful cemetary.
However, you should take some time to see many other interesting markers and monuments as well. The various types of carvings and decorations are really quite artistic.
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Leaves, acorns, ivy, floral motifs and The cemetery is nothing special. Wolf's museum in Asheville is worth seeing. Enough people speak of the Angel, but my favorite thing about this cemetery is that it is elevated just a bit and has a lovely view of the sunrise. I'm lucky enough to live nearby and always drive 64 to see a bit of Hendersonville If the quote means something to you, go. It's a small cemetery, open entryway from the road. The cemetery is right on US64, just outside the downtown and the angel is very easy to find.
There isn't much to see It's been about 9 months since I last stopped here to see the progress being made in repairing and cleaning this statue.
Looking back on the pictures I took, there is a huge difference as the statue is now a beautiful white color with all Our stop to view the angel was really a geocacing stop as it is a virtual geocache. I read the book many many years ago. I guess one who has read the book has more interest in the angel than someone who has not.
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Log in to get trip updates and message other travelers. Log in Join Recently viewed Bookings Inbox. Address, Stone Angel Reviews: Stone Angel Is this your business? Oakdale Cemetery , Hendersonville, NC. Reviewed September 16, Reviewed August 26, The angel that Thomas Wolfe described in his book "Look Homeward Angel" is located close to his memorial.
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