Reply To: TBC: Briarwood House itself narrates some of the chapters.
I thought so too, Nancy. The house “narrator” had a wise and sometimes humorous take on the events going on – like a silent observer who sees everything and judges what’s going on. I also liked the notion that a house can be revived – re-enlivened – by its inhabitants. I couldn’t help but think of the Hadley house in Three Pines and how it just got sadder and darker because of its former residents. But Briarhouse under the disinterest and neglect of Mrs. Nillson is in disrepair, just like her children are. But the more the kids are helped by the other residents, the more the house comes alive too (Pete repairs things, Lina bakes things).
