This novel is based on the relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and Maymah Cheney. I think most readers would be drawn to the book because of the interest in Wright. However, the book touches only superficially on his career, describing his philosophy of architecture in very general terms. I was left with the impression that he did not do much work during this period (1903-14) because so little is included. The pace of the novel is very slow, dwelling at great length on Mayma's self-justification for leaving her husband and children to live with Wright. She touches on the women's movement during this period but, again, only superficially. Surprisingly, the ending was more satisfying than I expected. Mayma reached a great degree of self awareness that had a ring of truth.
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