This characters in this love story connect on several levels of the human condition.... there was an emotional connection, an intellectual connection and a physical connection. One of our Book club members described the discussions between Nell and Bankston as passionate intellectual intercourse. That sums it up pretty darn good.

Ordinary Grace kept all of us engaged in this coming of age story of a young boy growing up in 1960's Minnesota. It's major themes of grief, mystery, faith, and jealousy were beautifully expressed. It took us back to a time when most of us were the age of the young protagonist, Frank.

This book was brilliant. Krauss' writing skills are beyond reproach. Her words are carefully chosen and her sentences are beautifully crafted. That said, I have to tell you our group found her novel quite confusing and they would have enjoyed it more knowing what was real and what was in Leo's imagination. Not for all book clubs but if your book club enjoys advanced lit challenges, they will have a wonderful experience reading and discussing The History of Love.