Casey reviewed on 6/23/2012 + 154 more book reviews

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From title to the town, Peculiar is a cozy place to visit with quirky characters and a friend on every corner. Its what happens outside the town of Peculiar five miles away to be exact that can get interesting

The novel is set in the lives of three sisters, one being a set of twins who have just turned fifty. Nothing about those fifty years have been easy and when the sisters all come home to roostthings dont get pretty.

There is a very intriguing backstory for Darlene and Carlene and well, actually Nolie too. Its what kept me reading. I will say I had an extremely difficult time liking Darlene. About half way through the story her griping and whining against Carlene became too much. I struggled to understand the justification behind her bad feelings, even when it was explained in more detail later.

Nolies story was actually the one I kept going through the story to read. Her view of life, paired with a subtle romance with the new hired man Erik was sweet and enjoyable. She was the rudder to the story and the backbone for her sisters.

Overall, I will admit to this book not being my favorite. Frustration with character attitudes and at times a slow plot are my reasons, but I know other readers have been entertained by this novel.

This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers for my copy to review.

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