Ramona M. (Grazona) reviewed on 8/22/2014 + 119 more book reviews

I first read this book when I was 21 and single/dating. I read it again this month because my book club selected it and while I knew I had really liked it and remembered that the main character was a veterinarian with marital issues, I couldn't recall any other details. Reading it now as a woman who has been divorced and "found" herself was so very different. I felt a connection to Jo that I hadn't before and was deeply affected by some events that occur this time. I've worked in veterinary medicine for over 15 years now and I enjoyed being able to understand those parts of the book. I think it's a beautiful book, well written and the characters are relatable and well developed. Even though I didn't agree with everything Jo or Daniel did, I could understand it. I highly recommend this book for anyone who likes Sue Miller's writing-I think it's her best. I also think women who have experienced divorce and or/a lot of change in life will relate to it well.

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