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kriedesel's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure how I feel about this book. It was well written and the characters were good. For some reason it didn't thriller me.
cfrisch's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kerrijoey's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed the majority of this book. the ending was a let down.
sarahs_readingparty's review against another edition
2.0
this book was just okay. some parts were interesting... but aside from alice i didn't really like most of the characters. cassie was just blah... so many references to what she was looking for, but i didn't seem to get the vibe that she was looking for anything at all (and no i'm not talking about the box, but rather the "secrets" or "memories"). and the cousin romance??! ewww. unnecessary. and what an anti-climatic ending. but at least some of these weird parts were entertaining on our thanksgiving drive. so many details seemed to be missing. why were they even mentioned? elaine's adopted kids? for the cousin romance bit? or the resemblance between cassie & troy? odd...
auntieg0412's review against another edition
4.0
It's always fun to read books that are set near where I live. Sweet Water is very good for a first novel...there are a few typographical issues in the Kindle version, from conversion to that format I suppose, but not so many that I was annoyed. The story explores relationships between family and friends, with all the accompanying vulnerability, hurt, betrayal, anger, guilt, etc. A very nice read.
grammarchick's review against another edition
2.0
This was set in a fictional version of my hometown. Lady took a lot of liberties and I kind of wanted to smack her a little.
ataterhead2's review against another edition
3.0
The premise was intriguing, but I didn't think it lived up to its full potential.
lizlogan's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book a good deal. I liked the switching of the narrators and found that to be effective until the end of the book. I won't spoil the book, so I won't say why I found the change of pace unsatisfactory, but aside from that I ttuly liked this book. Its pacing matched its locale and I think anyone who's moved from bigger city to a small town can identify with at least some of her emotions.
aisokane's review against another edition
5.0
It was so captivating I was completely engrossed in the story. Such a heartrending story.
debi527's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a little taken back. At first it was ok, then got interesting, then plain weird. By then I just want to know all these secrets and can't put the book down. That's good...but then, it just ends. Bam. Done. I don't know if I liked it or not!! Still shaking my head.