Beneficence by Meredith Hall

Meredith Hall’s prose sounds like poetry and feels like a prayer. Filled with grace and heartache, the novel poignantly portrays a 1950s Maine farming family who experiences a tragic loss. Hall skillfully details the psychological and emotional nuances of this family’s grief and their struggle to forgive themselves and each other.

The book is intimate, wise, and soulful. While the story may not resonate with every reader, Beneficence is a powerful meditation on death and resiliency. 4.5/5