Half Broke Horses

I LOVED The Glass Castle, and was anxious to read Half Broke Horses by the same author. It was a good read, but the voice was one that didn't engage me as much as Jeannette Walls' previous work. I think it was because there was little dialogue, and even though the descriptions of place and events were wonderfully told, I was somewhat removed. Still, having said that, it's well worth the read, and I'm sure there are many readers who would disagree with me. Jeannette Walls' grandmother is a compelling character, and her story contributes to a greater understanding of what American women's lives were like in the early part of the twentieth century. Reading like other art forms is personal and subjective.