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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “Storytelling at its best in this novel of family and connections set mainly over just a few days during a terrible snowstorm. How could a woman give up her two sons for adoption and then watch them as they grow up? How could she manage to raise another child who might even fit into the same...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It2 of 3 members found this review helpful “Fast read but falls short after the first third where it becomes way too contrived.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Such an enveloping story about family, what family means, blood relations, community, the family of mankind, connection to tohers...I found this book riveting, delicious and deeply satisfying.”
sharon c wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“good so far...one of the main character's name is Sullivan. Cool.”
Kristi P wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Totally engrossing and heart warming and wrenching at the same time. It's a book that's hard to put down.”
Kris T wrote this review Saturday, November 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I've been reading Patchett for a while and I think her sensibilities are very close to mine. She is interested in deep emotions and in the flow of language. I understand her rhythms, I guess I am trying to say. Unfortunately, as wonderful as she is, she is just slightly unsuccessful in most of her writing. This novel is no exception. Much of it is beaurifully written but I'd have to say that the contrivances necessary to pull the characters together are a bit heavy. They topple the good things that Patchett does by creating a family that comes together in unusual ways. And all of the kids, even the uneven Sullivan, are a little too good. Finally, what is it with the word "fishes?" "Fish" is the plural of "fishes." Why misuse this word about a hundred times?”
Anne S wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“a boston family experiences 24 hours of emotional upheaval when two adopted brothers meet their biological mother via a car accident. patchett captures the complexity of family, but the story seemed to lose momentum in the last half and left me feeling unmoved.”
cindy d wrote this review Sunday, October 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Just began the book, but thus far a good read.”
Janet W wrote this review Thursday, October 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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CPL Librarian wrote this review Saturday, September 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The book begins with a very slow pace -- taking 39 pages to introduce all the characters and moving through only a couple of hours in time. But it is worth taking the time to get to know these people. I like the patience Ann Patchet has in letting us get acquainted with everyone – and when we get into the action and emotional scenes we have a real sense for how each character is feeling because we know them so well.
The entire book only moves us through a day and a half, until the last chapter which catapults us forward about four years, which I found rather jarring. I felt deprived of ever really getting to know Tennessee -- but isn't that how Tip and Terry felt?
After reading this book it is easy to see why every book that Ann Patchett has written has won awards.”
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“Fascinating study of human interactions. Takes place in Boston.”
Joanne D wrote this review Wednesday, September 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Chapter 1 starts alittle slow; but, ends a a punch that will make you want to read on...I will”
C M wrote this review Wednesday, September 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
