Garfunkel version as a kid, but as she got older and really listened to Talks about how the book came about, saying she loved the Simon and Lucy felt real, and I cared about her and the plight of theĪnd I liked what Werlin did with the ballad. How far-fetched, seemed more balanced and true, which I definitely Because of this realistic streak andĬlearheadedness from Lucy, the magical elements of the story, no matter The story and the characters they have created, and not cop out with anĮasy, happy ending. 'happily ever after.' I like having that doubt when I read a story,īecause I like thinking that an author is going to do what's right for She layers the book with enough realism and negativity (nothing is everįalsely sugar-coated Lucy is a realist, if nothing else) that I wasĪble to believe that things may not be wrapped up with the expected Werlin presents a very modern, disturbing slant on the age old ballad. Up to my excitement, while at the same time, falling short in others. One because of this gorgeous winning cover. You may recall from a past Friday Face Off that I was excited for this To her own daughter, just as it did to her mother and all of the lonelyīut unlike her own mother, and their mothers before them, Lucy is notīased on the 'Scarbarough Fair' ballad, Impossible is a retelling with a Must break the curse not just for herself, but to keep it from happening Months to figure out a way to perform 3 impossible tasks and break theĬurse before her daughter is born and Lucy is taken by madness. Has plagued the women in her family for generations. Until she is attacked and finds herself pregnant and under a curse that

Lucy Scarborough has a fairly normal life for a 17 year old.

Impossible by nancy werlin