“In Matrimony, Joshua Henkin introduces us to Julian Wainwright and Mia Mendelsohn, as well as Carter Heinz. The three meet in college and form a very special bond, each having a background and personality all their own, and very different from one another. It does not take long for Julian and Mia to begin a relationship of deep friendship and love. This relationship takes many twists and turns throughout the book, ups and downs and uncertainties. Early on, Mia's Mother is diagnosed with breast cancer and it is not long before her struggle to survive ends, leaving Mia devastated.
While Julian tries to always be there for Mia, he, himself, is struggling to write his first novel, a process which presents a great challenge in and of itself, as well as occasionally to Julian and Mia's marriage. Things, however, go well for the couple until an earth shattering secret is found out, turning Mia and Julian's world upside down.
Matrimony is a very casual and down to earth story about love found at an early age, put to the test, lost and then found once again. I found the characters of Mia and Julian to be very enjoyable and the story well plotted out. While Matrimony spans several years, the author is able to do this in such a way that makes the reader feel as though they never lose touch with the characters.
While Joshua Henkin touches on such matters as cancer, death, cheating and dysfunctional families, he does this in a gripping and relevant way, rather than an overwhelming manner. I greatly enjoyed the journey the author takes Julian and Mia on in Matrimony. It is a story that will capture the reader's attention from beginning to end.”
April P wrote this review Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
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