The Violet Hour: Great Writers At the End

After the death of her father, Roiphe spent several months getting up close and personal with the survivors of five famous writers. She interviewed spouses; ex-spouses; children, agents; and the result is a beautifully written book that examines death through the lens of gifted wordsmiths. Whether this adds to a greater understanding of death I am unsure. The experience of loss and grief however, for those left behind, is.