Review of Marginal Madge Always on the Edge
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Review of Marginal Madge Always on the Edge
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Marginal Madge Always on the Edge" by Brenda M Lane.]
Marginal Madge was a kind, intelligent woman who enjoyed cooking. She was low on funds at this point in her life due to a recent prolonged illness and had bills to pay. Alice Turbantine was an elderly, frail woman in need of a housemaid, and because Marginal was a cleaner prior to her illness, she was recommended. “Marginal Madge Always on the Edge” follows Marginal from a young age until she begins to work for and become friends with Mrs. Turbantine and her feline companion, Augustus, highlighting their adventures together.
Marginal's early life was shown through flashbacks. We meet Horus, her mischievous little brother; Edwina, her not-so-motherly mother; Grandma Tuttle; and Gabe, her first crush. Their actions pushed her to develop her wit at a young age. I particularly liked how she handled her brother's attempt to scare her with his pet snake. Stamping her foot down where the snake was placed gave him the scare he should have given her. The best of these stories came on the day of her birth, when she got her unusual name from the mistake of a tired, sleepy-eyed nurse. This was a case of utter confusion, and it definitely cracked me up.
Because this was an audiobook, I appreciated how the narrator imitated the voices of various characters. It enhanced the storytelling and brought the book to life. Marginal's tender voice and Alice's croaky voice were both expertly rendered. This, combined with the story's accurate expressions of the wording, added to its overall allure. It helped comprehension when describing how good a cook Marginal was. She was a natural, and everyone who tasted her food was transported to a world of delight. Her family missed her cooking a lot when she was sent to boarding school, and this earned her the respect of her teachers and kitchen cooks.
This was a short book that got right to the point with no frills. The editing was top of the line, as I did not notice any mistakes while listening, and I enjoyed everything about it. As a result, “Marginal Madge Always on the Edge” by Brenda M Lane deserves 5 out of 5 stars. This book, I believe, is intended for people who want to unwind with a short story. It contains no profanity and thus appeals to a wide demographic.
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Marginal Madge Always on the Edge
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Marginal Madge was a kind, intelligent woman who enjoyed cooking. She was low on funds at this point in her life due to a recent prolonged illness and had bills to pay. Alice Turbantine was an elderly, frail woman in need of a housemaid, and because Marginal was a cleaner prior to her illness, she was recommended. “Marginal Madge Always on the Edge” follows Marginal from a young age until she begins to work for and become friends with Mrs. Turbantine and her feline companion, Augustus, highlighting their adventures together.
Marginal's early life was shown through flashbacks. We meet Horus, her mischievous little brother; Edwina, her not-so-motherly mother; Grandma Tuttle; and Gabe, her first crush. Their actions pushed her to develop her wit at a young age. I particularly liked how she handled her brother's attempt to scare her with his pet snake. Stamping her foot down where the snake was placed gave him the scare he should have given her. The best of these stories came on the day of her birth, when she got her unusual name from the mistake of a tired, sleepy-eyed nurse. This was a case of utter confusion, and it definitely cracked me up.
Because this was an audiobook, I appreciated how the narrator imitated the voices of various characters. It enhanced the storytelling and brought the book to life. Marginal's tender voice and Alice's croaky voice were both expertly rendered. This, combined with the story's accurate expressions of the wording, added to its overall allure. It helped comprehension when describing how good a cook Marginal was. She was a natural, and everyone who tasted her food was transported to a world of delight. Her family missed her cooking a lot when she was sent to boarding school, and this earned her the respect of her teachers and kitchen cooks.
This was a short book that got right to the point with no frills. The editing was top of the line, as I did not notice any mistakes while listening, and I enjoyed everything about it. As a result, “Marginal Madge Always on the Edge” by Brenda M Lane deserves 5 out of 5 stars. This book, I believe, is intended for people who want to unwind with a short story. It contains no profanity and thus appeals to a wide demographic.
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This book has a beautiful and inviting cover page. It kind of reflects the character of marginal. This book has an interesting plot and I am looking forward to reading this book.
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I think this book has a lot of potential , the way it gives you a fair description on each character and how the influence her really gives you something to think about when you read it .
