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eliz2448's review against another edition
Dialogue was a bit rough to get through.
bookishwithwine's review against another edition
4.0
My Thoughts
Today is my tour stop! Thank you Kate Rock Book Tours and Author Patricia Sands for my #copy
I love a book about friends, and this one is no exception. 8 women from all walks of life have come together to form a bridge club. Now this book is massive at 427 pages so I was hoping that meant we would get background information on each of the ladies...and we do!
The chapters alternate between each woman's SOS. The SOS is the time in their lives when they needed to lean on the other ladies in the bridge club the most. Everything from affairs, to relationships, death, disease and everything else under the sun. The first SOS was in 1972 and goes to the present day. I thought it was genius how each woman's time of need tied perfectly with the year. We get to read along to see how the bridge club evolves in their way of thinking, the way they love and more importantly in their friendship with each other.
There is one shocking twist that I didn't see coming, but it showed how powerful the ladies friendship is. The Epilogue takes place in 2020 and discusses how the club deals with COVID which I thought was very interesting!
If you're looking for a heartfelt read about lasting friendship then look no further. This one is out now!
Book Rating: 4/5
Wine Pairing: Shannon Reserve Chardonnay 2016
Today is my tour stop! Thank you Kate Rock Book Tours and Author Patricia Sands for my #copy
I love a book about friends, and this one is no exception. 8 women from all walks of life have come together to form a bridge club. Now this book is massive at 427 pages so I was hoping that meant we would get background information on each of the ladies...and we do!
The chapters alternate between each woman's SOS. The SOS is the time in their lives when they needed to lean on the other ladies in the bridge club the most. Everything from affairs, to relationships, death, disease and everything else under the sun. The first SOS was in 1972 and goes to the present day. I thought it was genius how each woman's time of need tied perfectly with the year. We get to read along to see how the bridge club evolves in their way of thinking, the way they love and more importantly in their friendship with each other.
There is one shocking twist that I didn't see coming, but it showed how powerful the ladies friendship is. The Epilogue takes place in 2020 and discusses how the club deals with COVID which I thought was very interesting!
If you're looking for a heartfelt read about lasting friendship then look no further. This one is out now!
Book Rating: 4/5
Wine Pairing: Shannon Reserve Chardonnay 2016
sharonrhh's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
gallaghergirlreads's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this book! The friendships described in this book made me wish that I was part of a Bridge Club.
I loved the new extra ending — 3.5 stars for me!
I loved the new extra ending — 3.5 stars for me!
pawstoodream's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so sweet to read. I highly recommend it.
cathyannjohnston's review against another edition
3.0
Started great
I really enjoyed the first 2/3 of this book, maybe even 3/4. But the end was just a little too dramatic and as if the author was trying hard to create a powerful ending. It really wasn’t. But I don’t regret having read the book
I really enjoyed the first 2/3 of this book, maybe even 3/4. But the end was just a little too dramatic and as if the author was trying hard to create a powerful ending. It really wasn’t. But I don’t regret having read the book
clairewords's review
5.0
I feel like I've been on a very long road trip listening to an incredible narration which at times made me feel as if I was there living what was happening while at other times I was content to listen to what happened, marking the passage of Time.
They say everyone has a story in them and I know that is one of Patricia's mantra's, here she tells the story of 8 women who have an almost otherworldly connection and just as well, because this is all leading them towards the ultimate test of their friendship, to support and assist each other in dealing with a situation completely out of this world.
Stunned. What a journey.
They say everyone has a story in them and I know that is one of Patricia's mantra's, here she tells the story of 8 women who have an almost otherworldly connection and just as well, because this is all leading them towards the ultimate test of their friendship, to support and assist each other in dealing with a situation completely out of this world.
Stunned. What a journey.
lindak0412's review against another edition
5.0
Patricia Sands originally released this story ten years ago. But she has updated and added content for this anniversary edition. This is a book about a bridge club. But it's about much more than a card game. Eight young women found a common interest. As a result, they have met monthly to play cards over the course of their lives. That's not all they do. They discuss and laugh and discuss some more. We get to meet each of them and sit beside them as they travel their own roads through life. Increasingly, we understand why they depend on the others in the club over almost anyone else to help them through the "SOS" moments they inevitably encounter. If you play bridge, you will enjoy the inserts you will find at the end of some of the chapters where a real-life international bridge expert has dealt a hand and explains the best way to play it. But you don't have to play bridge to thoroughly enjoy this book. At it's heart, it's about the ladies and their profound lifelong friendships with each other. Each personality shines through, so different from one another, but together in everything. I loved this book, but then I love all of Patricia Sands' books. Thank you to her for providing my copy and allowing me the opportunity to review it. Another five star read I can highly recommend.
mandcmom's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my.....This was so good. I've been on a cozy mystery kick lately and I saw this recommended somewhere and decided to try it. As I finished it and going through the emotions of the last chapter (boo hoo) I was wondering why I put myself through these books. BUT. It was so good now that I've had time to digest it, it was worth it!! Highly recommended!!!!
Spoiler!!!!
I want to know who "she" is in the last chapter, but I don't at the same time. The point of the chapter is to show it can happen to any one of us without warning, but having your friends with you is an absolute must. The author did a fantastic job of writing that last chapter. It had to be hard on her to do it.....but I can't imagine the ending any other way. 5 stars!!!!
Spoiler!!!!
I want to know who "she" is in the last chapter, but I don't at the same time. The point of the chapter is to show it can happen to any one of us without warning, but having your friends with you is an absolute must. The author did a fantastic job of writing that last chapter. It had to be hard on her to do it.....but I can't imagine the ending any other way. 5 stars!!!!
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