Milk Glass Moon
A Novel (Big Stone Gap Novels)

Review originally published October 2003 An unlikely combination of cultures, family backgrounds, and environments is the premise for the warm-hearted series called Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani. This series (which continues with the third book, Milk Glass Moon) is brimming with wisdom, humor,......more

Really enjoyed this novel, the 3rd in the Big Stone Gap series by Adriana Trigiani. Although I had enjoyed the first book in the series titled Big Stone Gap, I did not enjoy the 2nd book in the series as much. However, this novel was back at the same enjoyment level for me as the 1st book. I love th......more

Sometimes, books just don't need a sequel. Hunger Games clearly needed sequels. The Fellowship of the Ring clearly needed sequels. But Big Stone Gap? No. There was absolutely NO need for follow-up. Ave Maria is horrible in this book. She makes her daughter's marriage about her, not Etta. She tries t......more

3.5 stars. I enjoyed the longer timeline that took place through this book. However, it felt a bit rushed at the end as things spiraled to a close. I can’t help but think another few pages to build the last plot line would’ve brought this to a more satisfying ending.......more

3rd in the series, this book’s main focus is on the evolving relationship between Ave Maria & her daughter Etta. Etta is maturing into a headstrong young woman and making life choices that don’t fit with Ave’s idea of how she should live her life. This struggle of wills is handled with insight & int......more