What is the author's style in Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler?

The language of Breathing Lessons is eloquent, introspective and observant. The portions of the book that are told from Maggie’s perspective reveal she is actually quite observant and intelligent. Maggie talks far more than Ira and is able to connect with the people around her and understand what their behavioral habits indicate about their private thoughts. She is able to do this to some extent with Ira as well, but in Ira’s portion of the narrative it becomes clear Maggie totally misinterprets much of Ira’s behavior and intentions. She has no idea how he really views her.