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A review by bhnmt61
Everything Must Go by Camille Pagán
3.0
Laine and her sisters Hadley and Piper have always been close, but Laine moved away from New York City years ago and has made a life for herself with her husband in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This seems to be working well for everyone until their mother, Sally, starts to show signs of dementia. At the same time, Laine realizes that her marriage is falling apart, so it seems like a good idea for everyone if she comes back to New York to stay with Sally until they can figure out what to do.
What follows could be a fascinating examination of duty and loyalty vs personal happiness and fulfillment, but Pagán rarely dives deep. The way things end up-- with nice, tidy bows for just about everyone-- isn't completely unrealistic, but it seemed more than a little convenient in this context. It's a decent read, but I confess I was a little disappointed.
What follows could be a fascinating examination of duty and loyalty vs personal happiness and fulfillment, but Pagán rarely dives deep. The way things end up-- with nice, tidy bows for just about everyone-- isn't completely unrealistic, but it seemed more than a little convenient in this context. It's a decent read, but I confess I was a little disappointed.