Pat D. (pat0814) reviewed on 4/25/2014 + 379 more book reviews

Jennifer Haigh's first two novels were good; this book is excellent. The characters are developed thoroughly as individuals and as part of the family unit. The reader is able to observe the dynamics that contribute to their adult choices, their miinds and their hearts. They are seen as flawed, as vulnerable, as loving people. At the conclusion of this book, we know them very well. The book was obviously meticulously researched, and I learned a great deal along the way, which is always a good thing. The plot flowed seamlessly toward an ending that resolved any questions. Jennifer Haigh is an extremely gifted writer.

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