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'Oates' precise and inspired writing is close to witchcraft.' Jeanne Moreau
'This intense character study becomes a testament to spiritual resilience. It is an excellent addition to Oates' formidable canon.' Daily Telegraph
'Maybe, just maybe, the Great American Novelist is a woman.' The Herald
Jeanne Moreau
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The novel is a tripartite tale of a young girl growing up and leaving adolescence for adulthood, with all the problems that this involves. A young girl in search of an identity and of a place in the world, a world that doesn't seem to be fit for her and to accept her either (since her mother died when she was very little, everybody seems to consider her culpable for that). "I'll take you there" is a delicate novel of initiation, written in a very touching style. Read it, that's all I have to say. As far as I'm concerned, I'm already looking for other books by the same author!
This novel is brewing with complex ideas all delicately arranged around an intricate plot. The sections of the novel could stand quite independently from each other. But together they draw an intriguing picture of Anellia's development and her discovery of the woman she wants to become. The frame she has set around her life is designed to mollify her qualms with existence but it is also a trap that limits the freedom of her individuality. The language she composes to liberate herself is also an unbearable burden. This is revealed in the telling line: "In fear I seemed to be plucking at, with childish fingers, a consolation of philosophy." Anellia's relationship with Vernor is akin to an artist gazing upon her muse, drawing inspiration and guidance to create an artwork, an identity for herself. Unhesitating in her confrontation of the troubles of racial relations as Oates always is, the denial of the language which defines Vernor's color provokes the collapse of any true connection between them. This, paired with Vernor's own inability to divert from the path he has limited himself to, makes their coupling wildly antagonistic and dangerous.
It is significant that Oates has dedicated this novel to Gloria Vanderbilt, the visual artist, on who's work Oates has written: "It may be that Dream Boxes represent an elliptical, subversive reclaiming of identity by one who has, unlike most of us, been over-defined - 'over-determined' in psychoanalytical terms-by the exterior world." Anellia is also unique and this confession to an unknown companion is her psychological triptych. Engagingly emotional and philosophical, I'll Take You There is a deep study of a difficult climb to adulthood. Its artful composition produces a compelling novel. It is a skillful accomplishment that can be enjoyed by both the passionate thinking and the romantic reader.
Oates creates a wonderful portrait of a young woman, Anellia. She is a fascinating character.
Her coming of age made me remember the complexity of my own emotional development.
Oates's language perfectly captures the young girl's feelings, emotions, fears.
Anellia's problematic relationship with Vernor Matheius is developed in an absolutely unique way.
The writing style, the main character, the beautifully crafted plot make this a book I can't recommend highly enough.
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