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staceynerdin's review against another edition
2.0
This was one of those bait-and-switch books for me. It started out so strong. Engaging characters, interesting setting and decent story line. But with the time jump (when it switches to Gus' story), the floor just fell out from under it. The pace slowed to a terrible crawl. The characters - especially Gus - were unbelievable, and I even laughed out loud at some of his amazingly stupid and unrealistic actions. I quit reading it. I just quit. So I guess I'm going to miss all the twists and surprises in the plot that other reviewers have mentioned. But I'm also going to save myself about 300 more pages of reading and a lot of aggravation.
jcansdale's review against another edition
3.0
Great story, but too many places where it felt contrived.
leslee_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this book by Patry Francis (who I've known for years through her blog). Though I meant to read it much sooner, the timing was perfect as I spent a few days last month in Provincetown, where much of the story is set. It's well-plotted and I loved these characters, including the minor characters who are part of the town's non-tourist backbone, richly described.
tanyarobinson's review against another edition
3.0
Hmm, there were some really good things about this book. I loved the concept of these broken, orphaned people coming together to make a family. I loved the message about forgiveness. But the resolution of all the problems in the story was, on one hand, too coincidental, and on the other, completely unsatisfying. I was left feeling like I wanted Francis to re-write the last third of the book. 3.5 stars.
astauff's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this more than I did. I got bored with it by the end. Characters were likable, but I felt like the book should have ended 100 pages sooner. Also the twist was too predictable. Writing was good though. Worth a read, I just prefer a faster paced novel.
groundedwanderlust's review against another edition
5.0
I picked this book up on whim at the library. I knew as soon as I read the first page that this would be a book that I would absolutely love. What I didn't count on was it grinding my heart into a powdery pile of dust on the way. Spanning about four decades, 'The Orphans of Race Point' is the poignant tale of Hallie, Gus, Neil, and the various family (blood and not) that circle them. This book was extremely well written and engaging. I have never read anything like this book and I highly doubt that I ever will again.
libby_joy's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful writing but drags on way too much for my taste.
ninetalevixen's review against another edition
3.0
Neil was downplayed too much, considering how crucial he was to the plot, and Mila's "character development" wasn't all that great either. And honestly, I think the title contradicted the whole theme of family, and to some extent the plot.