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In the River Sweet
In the River Sweet
Author: Patricia Henley
National Book Award finalist Patricia Henley captivates us with this engrossing novel of a woman whose long-held secret will transform her life and her marriage. — From all appearances, Ruth Anne Bond is enviably lucky. Her husband, Johnny, still treats her like a young lover. Her grown daughter is a staunch friend. Her steady work and devotion t...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780375421273
ISBN-10: 0375421270
Publication Date: 9/17/2002
Pages: 304
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  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Pantheon
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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macn avatar reviewed In the River Sweet on + 37 more book reviews
This was just a completely involved novel. Totally engrossing in ways that are hard to fnd in many books today. The lead character has started thinking about her life, her mistakes and her future. She leads you on a soul searching, heart wrenching journey to figure out the rest of her life while trying to make up for her indiscretions and still hold her family together.
mom2nine avatar reviewed In the River Sweet on + 342 more book reviews
Enjoyed this novel. It had family dynamics, a bit of a mystery, but it also included looking back on the Vietnam war. Nice insights on a divided country and the young people coming of age during that time. I liked the way the husband was a good guy, so the main character's search into her past was hers alone and not tied to a response to hubby's actions. Faith was dealt with a study, fair discussion.


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