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kmwilder's review
3.0
I found this book pretty challenging to get through - maybe it was the way it was narrated? I'm glad, in the end, that I finished it.
maddiemo's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
txkikind's review
3.0
It was fine. I liked some of the descriptive prose. My favorite character was old lady Ruth from the bakery. If you like books about rich people who have problems that aren't really problems in the grand scheme of things, you'll like this book.
iamleahmarie's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lola425's review
3.0
Nicely paced and well-written but I could not muster one ounce of care for any of the characters.
neonfuzz's review
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
huncamuncamouse's review
3.0
Really started to drag near the end. I waffled between a 4 and a 3 star rating. In truth, this is a perfect example of a 3.5 read. I really think the author is talented, though, and I'd like to read more of her work. This book was ambitious, but at times it was just too crammed. I truly did not care at all about the Edgar/Glory storyline and felt that was the novel's major weakness for how under-developed it was.
pharmdad2007's review
2.0
Some interesting things in this book, but also some infuriating things, especially as a parent. Also, I'm at the point in my life/family/marriage where marital infidelity really bothers me. I just kind of feel like saying, "Really?!? Still can't control those urges you've been experiencing since teenager-hood? I thought we were grownups?!?".
megkelly79's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0