A review by radioisasoundsalvation
That Old Cape Magic by Richard Russo

2.0

I think the fall is jinxed for books, because this was disappointing, too. Russo's newest did not grab me at all; actually, I only really read it because I'm on a "keep up with new releases" kick. The jacket description didn't grab me either. I may have enjoyed it more, had I approached it as what I'm going to refer to it, from now on, ie, Russo's attempt at a beach read. Now don't go off discounting me because I called a book set mostly on the coast a beach read... that's purely coincidence. It just didn't have much drama to it; sensibility, yes, but not half as gut-wrenching and heartfelt as Empire Falls. Sorry, again, guys.