- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Hutchinson (1 July 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091936934
- ISBN-13: 978-0091936938
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 16.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 416,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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`Engrossing ... A spellbinding tale'
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The mesmerising and heart-rending new novel from the New York Times bestselling novelist
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Lathams are a fairly ordinary American family with their usual share of ups and downs. Our narrator, Mary Beth Latham, reflects on her life, her husband and three children. Mary Beth has her own landscape gardening business but her life is firmly focussed on her family, so much so that she is oblivious to the impending disaster which will shake this picture of tranquillity to the very core.
This was my first experience of Anna Quindlen's fiction and I will certainly be coming back for more. She has a very deft touch at capturing family dynamics, creating extremely believable characters who might not always be likeable but are most definitely realistic. From the very first pages I was drawn into the world of the Latham family, sharing their highs and lows, experiencing their happiness and emotional turmoil, especially the experiences of the teenage children.
The less folk know about the plot, the better but suffice to say that this is an extremely hard-hitting novel which affected me in a very visceral, emotional way, I don't think I have cried so long and hard in years! If you're at either extreme of the emotional spectrum, cynic or perhaps over-sensitive, then you're best to stay clear. I think fans of Jodi Picoult would appreciate this novel, it doesn't have Jodi's usual moral dilemna but it does echo her excellent depiction of family scenarios. Anna Quindlen's back catalogue will now be swiftly added to my "to be acquired" list - highly recommended.
This was my first experience of Anna Quindlen's fiction and I will certainly be coming back for more. She has a very deft touch at capturing family dynamics, creating extremely believable characters who might not always be likeable but are most definitely realistic. From the very first pages I was drawn into the world of the Latham family, sharing their highs and lows, experiencing their happiness and emotional turmoil, especially the experiences of the teenage children.
The less folk know about the plot, the better but suffice to say that this is an extremely hard-hitting novel which affected me in a very visceral, emotional way, I don't think I have cried so long and hard in years! If you're at either extreme of the emotional spectrum, cynic or perhaps over-sensitive, then you're best to stay clear. I think fans of Jodi Picoult would appreciate this novel, it doesn't have Jodi's usual moral dilemna but it does echo her excellent depiction of family scenarios. Anna Quindlen's back catalogue will now be swiftly added to my "to be acquired" list - highly recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Described as a "breathtaking novel" on the back cover but I would not go as far as to say it was breathtaking!In fact not quite sure what part of the novel was breathtaking. First time I have read a novel by Anna Quindlen and this book has not enticed me to read further books by this author. I read a variety of books and after reading amazon reviews for this title found that they varied. The story is slow moving dull and even at the turning point for the Latham family (which takes an age to get to) was brief and unexciting. I kept turning the pages to expect a twist or an unexpected turn but NO the characters in the second half of the book just droned on.
I honestly found this book a chore to finish and did not empathise or relate to any of the family members.
I honestly found this book a chore to finish and did not empathise or relate to any of the family members.
42 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the second of the Richard and Judy Summer reads I've managed to get through, I always find that their list provides me with some fantastic new reading and this summer I haven't been disappointed.
From other reviewers I knew that this book was split into two parts; before some tragic event and after that tragic event. Coming into the book I had no idea what this event was and I have no intention of giving any further details that may give away spoilers (beware some of the Amazon reviews, they could completely spoil this novel for you). I don't remember how other people described this but I had the distinct impression that the event would involve one of the children, I found that this limited knowledge actually built up my anticipation and heightened the suspense, there were so many possible scenario's running through my head. Even though I knew that something was going to happen and I'd been building up to it, it was still a shock when it actually did and I was completely blown away.
Quindlen has a wonderful writing style, the novel pulls you through the minutiae of the Latham's family life, describing everyday happenings in such a way that they make you feel that you're a part of it. Some people have described the first half of this book as boring, I really don't think it is, it's not action packed but it is engrossing and I loved it.
From other reviewers I knew that this book was split into two parts; before some tragic event and after that tragic event. Coming into the book I had no idea what this event was and I have no intention of giving any further details that may give away spoilers (beware some of the Amazon reviews, they could completely spoil this novel for you). I don't remember how other people described this but I had the distinct impression that the event would involve one of the children, I found that this limited knowledge actually built up my anticipation and heightened the suspense, there were so many possible scenario's running through my head. Even though I knew that something was going to happen and I'd been building up to it, it was still a shock when it actually did and I was completely blown away.
Quindlen has a wonderful writing style, the novel pulls you through the minutiae of the Latham's family life, describing everyday happenings in such a way that they make you feel that you're a part of it. Some people have described the first half of this book as boring, I really don't think it is, it's not action packed but it is engrossing and I loved it.
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Beautifully written - but not quite perfect
The first half (almost exactly) of this book is slow, deliberately setting the background of a middle-class American family, the Lathams. Read more
Published 21 days ago by davidT
Very Laboured. Not breathtaking
Found this novel to be very very slow. It's the first time I have read the author's book. It's okay if you don't mind a very laboured novel. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Max Zen
Great book club book- lots to discuss
I read this book as a book club book and it got mixed reviews from our members. I really enjoyed it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Joanne
One of the most boring oops I ave ever read!
I genuinely found this book uninteresting, and exceptionally boring and mundane. i was surprised to learn it was on a list of recommended reading lists for book clubs! Read more
Published 3 months ago by sanaz
slow start but worth it in the end!
You have to persevere a little with the first half of the book but it is really worth it! Once I got to the 'significant' event in this book I just could not put it down. Read more
Published 3 months ago by SBB
Fascinated
Loved it.
I wasn't too sure by the front cover, but it had great reviews so I picked it up anyway.
I found it truly compelling. Read more
I wasn't too sure by the front cover, but it had great reviews so I picked it up anyway.
I found it truly compelling. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rhona
I was moved to tears
A book that moves me to tears is always something I remember. That an author can tap their way into my emotions so brilliantly is amazing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cazza
Highly recommended.
I was halfway through this book enjoying the various highs and lows of family life - well written and thought provoking. Read more
Published 4 months ago by liz x factor noall
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From reading the summary of this book, I knew that something 'horrible' happens so to be honest, I was waiting for it and started each... Read more
From reading the summary of this book, I knew that something 'horrible' happens so to be honest, I was waiting for it and started each... Read more
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Did nothing for me!
I bought this on the strength of the good reviews and thought I was well prepared for what lay ahead. Read more
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