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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
All of the characters in this book are hard to like at times. Some of them are hard to like a large percentage of the time. If you require characters you can root for (or if you object to sex in your novels, because there's a LOT of sex), this may not be the book for you.
But it's so well written! Nuanced and insightful, it's a look at the inner workings of a marriage and family in its infancy and 25 years later. It's told in first person narration, with alternating chapters from the two time periods. Despite traditional "women's fiction" themes of love, children, self-identity, and personal growth, it's an easy read but far from a fluffy "beach read". I really enjoyed this!
But it's so well written! Nuanced and insightful, it's a look at the inner workings of a marriage and family in its infancy and 25 years later. It's told in first person narration, with alternating chapters from the two time periods. Despite traditional "women's fiction" themes of love, children, self-identity, and personal growth, it's an easy read but far from a fluffy "beach read". I really enjoyed this!
Since this is about regret..I hope my husband doesn't see this book and think I have regrets!
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
While the description makes it sound like just another chick lit story, the character development in this book is phenomenal. I flew through this book in just a few days, and became completely enveloped in the world of Annabelle, Grant, and Jeremiah. The structure (switching back and forth from the 70s to present day) gave such depth to the characters and to the story. Definitely recommend for when you're looking for an easier read that still has a lot of heart.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very good writing. Excellent characters, very relatable. Vivid storytelling.
I enjoyed this book very much. I like the way the author rights, and frankly, I have needed some "easy" reading lately with things in life being busy as they sometimes are.... just needed something "mindless" (not in a bad way- I think this author is very talented and the story was intriguing).
My only issue is that I never really felt connected to any of the male leads in this book until the very end. Maybe that was the author's intention- if so, it worked! If not, it make it feel somewhat disjointed until the very end.
Either way, a very minor complaint in an overall great read.
My only issue is that I never really felt connected to any of the male leads in this book until the very end. Maybe that was the author's intention- if so, it worked! If not, it make it feel somewhat disjointed until the very end.
Either way, a very minor complaint in an overall great read.
good quick read about people! NYC background which makes it interesting to ME! who we love, why and how....enjoyed this enough.