A review by nadoislandgirl
The Thread by Victoria Hislop

2.0

I've read a number of reviews that say: Show, don't tell. And I have to concur. There was so much promise to this book -- the setting was interesting to read about -- but the characters felt like cardboard.

Rich people are unkind and unhappy. Poor people were all generous and lived in community. Love more important than commitment - to such an extent a woman can try to kill her husband and cheat on him, but it's fine - because she doesn't love him.