A review by book_concierge
The Dive from Clausen's Pier by Ann Packer

3.0

While the decisions facing the characters were interesting to ponder, and the premise kept me reading, the writing was lacking. It bogs down in places. Our book club was disappointed, given all the hype the book received.

Carrie and Mike are engaged but drifting apart. Before Carrie can voice her doubts, Mike dives into shallow water, breaking his neck and becoming a quadriplegic. Does she stay? Does she go?

Spoiler

The answer is "yes." Off to New York City and a love affair with a selfish older man. Carrie abandons her fiance, her friends, her mother; and indulges herself. But eventually she returns - not to the same relationship though.