352 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345450715
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Elizabeth and Jackson Shore married young, raised two daughters, and weathered the storms of youth as they built a family. From a distance, their lives look picture perfect. But after the girls leave home, Jack and Elizabeth quietly drift apart. W...
Community Reviews Summary of 933 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 35%
sad 30%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 7%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Average rating
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Graphic
Infidelity, Death of parent, AlcoholMinor
Addiction, Miscarriage352 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345450715
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Elizabeth and Jackson Shore married young, raised two daughters, and weathered the storms of youth as they built a family. From a distance, their lives look picture perfect. But after the girls leave home, Jack and Elizabeth quietly drift apart. W...
Community Reviews Summary of 933 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 35%
sad 30%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 7%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Death of parent, AlcoholMinor
Addiction, Miscarriage