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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
A really interesting book about a mother's love and how well you really know anyone.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such a fun story had me guessing for a good portion of it. I also loved the ending & the way the author wrapped up everyone character in the best way!
Wow. This book was amazing! I listened on audio book, and I think that pace was really beneficial (some other reviews I read mention the length and # of twists seemed drawn out, but listening to the book might've helped me in that sense)
While the beginning took me a couple chapters to get into (I almost felt cringey at the concept maybe?) as the story continues further in time, everything just delves so much deeper than I imagined. I cannot say enough about this - without giving spoilers, but the number of twists and turns, so artfully woven is amazing. You think you know what has happened, or who is a fault by 1/2 way through and wonder why there are so many chapters left. Then by 3/4 of the way, you're sure-sure you know what's going on, until there's another crazy twist. I ended up only being correct in guessing 1 of the character's true origins lol.
I also love how there is a subtle mirror-imaging of the storylines, one going backward and the other forward. There's so many points where you have this realization dawn on you - but done so well. It is beautiful to see the Kelley & Jen's marriage - throughout each season, and the love and joy they have and how each layer is peeled back. And Jen's love for Todd, her insecurities in motherhood, but the overwhelming reality of one's love for their child despite any mistake or flaw they've made. While also uncovering that the greatest gift is the time spent with one-another: not a career, or what one's life looks to the neighbors. I feel like I've learned a life lesson through this story!
I typically feel cringed or uncomfortable when reading stories that involve alot of secrecy or lies between spouses / family, but the format of Jen uncovering things as they go, I didn't end up feeling that way at all.
It's so fun to think back to the limited knowledge at the beginning of the story, and know how everything pieces together and is explained, with really very few plot holes. Such a well thought out story from front to back.... or back to front :)
Spectacular!
While the beginning took me a couple chapters to get into (I almost felt cringey at the concept maybe?) as the story continues further in time, everything just delves so much deeper than I imagined. I cannot say enough about this - without giving spoilers, but the number of twists and turns, so artfully woven is amazing. You think you know what has happened, or who is a fault by 1/2 way through and wonder why there are so many chapters left. Then by 3/4 of the way, you're sure-sure you know what's going on, until there's another crazy twist. I ended up only being correct in guessing 1 of the character's true origins lol.
I also love how there is a subtle mirror-imaging of the storylines, one going backward and the other forward. There's so many points where you have this realization dawn on you - but done so well. It is beautiful to see the Kelley & Jen's marriage - throughout each season, and the love and joy they have and how each layer is peeled back. And Jen's love for Todd, her insecurities in motherhood, but the overwhelming reality of one's love for their child despite any mistake or flaw they've made. While also uncovering that the greatest gift is the time spent with one-another: not a career, or what one's life looks to the neighbors. I feel like I've learned a life lesson through this story!
I typically feel cringed or uncomfortable when reading stories that involve alot of secrecy or lies between spouses / family, but the format of Jen uncovering things as they go, I didn't end up feeling that way at all.
It's so fun to think back to the limited knowledge at the beginning of the story, and know how everything pieces together and is explained, with really very few plot holes. Such a well thought out story from front to back.... or back to front :)
Spectacular!
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
amazing concept not good execution i definitely think this book went in a direction i didn’t like and the more and more it got revealed i just started to not like it. i did enjoy the first 10% a lot then the more and more i read the more i just thought it was fine. i didnt care for the ending or the last third of this book.
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Some solid twists, although a couple could be seen a ways off. It felt long, like the author could have cut a few of the days where repetitious things occurred. I liked the way she pulled it all together but felt it could have been a tighter story.
I nearly dnf’d this a few times. God it was slow to get going. But the last 1/4 of the book is incredible!! Worth the trudge if you can!