Loving Frank: A Novel by Nancy HoranMy review
rating: 2 of 5 stars
Loving Frank was interesting read; at first I wasn't impressed by the novel. It did grow on my once I became dealt with my disgust with historical fiction.
Mamah Cheney fell in love with Frank Lloyd Wright; they abandon their families and run off together; scandal ensues. This is all true. I began enjoying the book when Mamah's character was developed more as a feminist. Horan explored Mamah' history and discovered her feminist ties. By building on these the story became more interesting for me.
I dislike this kind of historical fiction. I can't help it. One specific reason: writers can do whatever they like with their characters, but with people you can't decide why real people decide o do. Historical fiction uses real facts and then fills in the blanks, and I wonder about the real people and if they are being accurately portrayed.
It was a cute coming into one's own story, but I wasn't a big fan and feel the press it received may not have been wholly deserved.
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