A review by tctimlin
Run by Ann Patchett

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 She is such a talented writer.  In this novel all but the last chapter takes place during the course of one 24 hour period, in Boston and Cambridge.  The novel explores parenthood, adoption, grief, failed expectations for our kids (timely for me).  A friend (also adoptive mom) loaned this book to me years ago.  My New Year’s resolution has been to read the books on my bookshelf- now I can finally return this one.
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