PositiveThe Nod MagThe release of an Ann Patchett novel is an important event on the literary calendar, which is justified since we’re talking about the writer of The Patron Saint of Liars, Bel Canto, and other acclaimed works. To say that everything and everyone in the world of Whistler is too nice is not a criticism. In an era where even romance novels come with a classic third-act breakup, Whistler’s biggest achievement probably lies in how it seems to envelope us, the readers, and its characters in a warm fleece on a cold winter’s night. And some days, that’s okay.
