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justab00kl0v1ngg1rl's review against another edition
5.0
I got this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.The relationship between two families, is obvious from the start, the characters are written with depth and compassion. A truly enjoyable read.
wenwe's review
4.0
I was right there with the characters. I knew what they were doing and why, even though I might have made a different choice.
smrankin5's review
5.0
What a perfectly constructed story. Perhaps a bit predictable but really really well done book.
gmulligan's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
starness's review
3.0
3.5 It was a hard book to sit through once you figured the direction it was heading in. It was seriously icky and squirm worthy during some of the passages, this book takes you on an uncomfortable ride but Joyce Maynard still manages to write in a way that didn’t make it feel unsavoury. It’s a sad story with lots of layers of complexity so this wasn’t a happy tale by any means. I can’t say I loved it but I enjoy the writing even though the book took a turn to a place I was not expecting before heading in, maybe reading some reviews prior might have prepared me a little better.
alexandrafrisbie's review
3.0
Interesting book. I can't remember why I even purchased it. It did keep much attention and i found myself thinking of the characters while I wasn't reading, but certainly not one of my favorites.
taraottesen's review
3.0
It's pretty obvious to the reader what the twist is, but it was still an entertaining read.
lisaeirene's review
4.0
I won't give away the spoiler but it's pretty easy to guess early on in the book.
Usually I dislike books that go back and forth between characters at each chapter but this book did it well. I was equally interested in both Dana and Ruth's stories and each chapter left me wanting to read more. I liked the way the story unfolded, how the author told the story, and all the characters involved.
While I guessed what the big reveal was early on, I still had some doubts as to the HOW. I kind of felt like the reveal at the ending was anti-climactic after an entire book of hinting. Other than that, I really liked it.
Usually I dislike books that go back and forth between characters at each chapter but this book did it well. I was equally interested in both Dana and Ruth's stories and each chapter left me wanting to read more. I liked the way the story unfolded, how the author told the story, and all the characters involved.
While I guessed what the big reveal was early on, I still had some doubts as to the HOW. I kind of felt like the reveal at the ending was anti-climactic after an entire book of hinting. Other than that, I really liked it.
brynebo's review
3.0
The character development is fantastic - not a single character I didn't empathize with - but the plot was a little too predictable to make it really great.