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skynet666's review against another edition
4.0
This is another interesting and easy-to-read story with characters I liked. I know parts of this author's books are predictable and/or sappy at times, but I still enjoy them.
katiesdoolin's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoined this book, for the most part. Although it was long and had more than one story line going on at a time. This easily could have been two separate books, and I'd probably have enjoyed it better that way.
I was surprised by the twist in the end. But there were so many characters and they had more than one name that it was hard to keep track of at times.
I was surprised by the twist in the end. But there were so many characters and they had more than one name that it was hard to keep track of at times.
tracyfeye's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jackabo520's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Loved this book! I miss the characters now that it is done. It is both sad and hopeful- humans making the most of strange, unfortunate situations to find goodness and happiness.
chrissireads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
judithdcollins's review against another edition
5.0
I am a huge fan of Diane Chamberlain as trying to get to all her older books. Loved this book, as Diane has a way of bringing a number of different stories into her novels, connecting characters, and moving back and forth seamlessly between generations and times, filling in the blanks, and always some exciting twists and turns, making it difficult to put it down. I loved the setting, the characters, and the way she tied similar circumstances between (Joelle/Liam/Mara) and (Lisbeth/Gabriel/Carlynn). There was a lot of love in this book and as some of the reviews referenced, even though the characters do bad things sometimes which are unethical, you fall in love with them anyway despite their faults and sympathize with their circumstances! A beautiful story!
jess1590's review against another edition
5.0
The beginning was a bit slow - but during the last half of the book, I couldn't put it down! Great twists at the end.
paige1947_'s review against another edition
5.0
This is a great story. I love Diane Chamberlain- If you like Kristen Hannah you will like her