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Cargando... Graced Landpor Laura Kalpakian
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The indomitable Joyce Jackson, her two kids, and an infamous front porch shrine dedicated to Elvis battle the Welfare department -- boss Madge, Emily the preppy social worker, and a system still trying to defeat her. A sensuous, rollicking story of love set amidst the shadows of the King and rock 'n' roll. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Later we learn how Joyce came to be such an Elvis fanatic. We leave Emily's little life and follow Cilla's childhood, describing how her mom was obsessed with Elvis since forever. I think the story would have held up better if Kalpakian had stuck with the story from Emily's point of view, rather than brief first person narratives from Cilla. They didn't serve much purpose other than to fill out Joyce's personality as a mother. There is one critical scene that Cilla had to narrate, but I think Kalpakian could have found a different way.
But, back to the plot. Along the way, Emily learns Joyce is scamming the government by making money on the side. As a new social worker she needs to make a decision, turn Joyce in or give in to Elvis. ( )