hlogan's review
3.0
Elizabeth Noble is fantastic at writing characters with depth and realism, and she has such a skill for depicting relationships. My only gripe with this book is how many times she used "she" or "he" when she should have used characters' names for clarity - I found myself momentarily set back and confused on a number of occasions.
easta98's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
quinnster's review
3.0
This one reminded me a lot of an Emily Griffin novel. The last Elizabeth Noble book I read was 'Things I Want My Daughters to Know' and it was devastating. Compared to that one that the first books of hers I've read this one floundered. I couldn't quite connect with Susannah. The flashbacks were interesting, but I didn't really like her. Which is why it reminded me of an Emily Griffin novel. I generally don't like the main characters, but I like the story.
This time, I didn't see a happy ending or a resolution even that would satisfy me so maybe I gave up on the story too early? I don't know. I read it all the way through and I teared up a few times, but there was just so much going on yet I still couldn't get a bead on Susannah.
This time, I didn't see a happy ending or a resolution even that would satisfy me so maybe I gave up on the story too early? I don't know. I read it all the way through and I teared up a few times, but there was just so much going on yet I still couldn't get a bead on Susannah.
tje_reads's review
4.0
After a slow start, I really got into this book and quite enjoyed it. The author put the heroine through some tough situations and developed her character quite believably. If you like Women's Fiction, you'll probably like this...
alee's review against another edition
3.0
The device of going backward and forward in time was confusing at first because not all the characters were well enough developed. I also am not a fan of the ending - a little unsatisfying. What was nice was the friendship between the two women over time.
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