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Manhattan 1945 and US Army journalist Jack Malone gatecrashes a Thanksgiving Eve party. Set amidst the dynamic post-war optimism and subsequent nightmare of the McCarthy witch-hunts, this acclaimed story of love and betrayal is a tale of divided loyalties, decisive moral choices and the random workings of destiny. Highly recommended.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At first glance I didn't think that I was going to enjoy this book. I was wrong to judge a book by it's cover! I thought the writer's ability to write from a woman's perspective was truely incredible.
Douglas Kennedy's ability to show Sara's life and the sheer passion of her relationship with Jack Malone, the tragedy of losing her beloved brother, her mish mash marriage to George and his repulsive family and then emotional rollercoaster that was her life from there,made this book so hard to put down even without the cliched happy ever after ending. In fact, I'm still trying to catch up on the sleep I've missed reading til all hours of the morning.
Sara's thoughts, feelings and actions portray a useful lesson in forgiveness and I urge anyone who finds it hard to forgive to give this book a chance.It offers some useful philosophy on this subject!
The characters are all very believable and totally absorbing. The plotlines interweave each other and show what life was like for some in post war America.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fantastic.. Attracted at first by the beautiful cover. Once into the main story, I couldnt put the book down. This is the first book that has made me late for work because I was up so late reading it! The twists came at the end of chapters, so that I just couldn't leave the next chapter unread. One of the twists had me blinking at the page in disbelief at the revelation before me. Have subsequently purchased a number of Douglas Kennedy books on the strength of this read.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book on the strength of its cover (I liked the shade of blue!!!), and it was one of my better impulse buys!
It's a totally compelling story. The pages almost turn themselves, and it's almost impossible to put down once you start!
The plot twists and turns, and takes you to places where you imagine there is no way out, but Kennedy's rollercoaster of a book is unpredictable, exciting, and manages to lift the characters out of situations that seem impossible.
Towards the end of the book, you find yourself thinking 'how much more can this woman take?', thoughts echoed by Sara herself, but her life is portrayed with sensitivity, humour, and a wonderful kind of stoicism that reminds you of the period of history in which the book is set.
Buy the book now!
It's a totally compelling story. The pages almost turn themselves, and it's almost impossible to put down once you start!
The plot twists and turns, and takes you to places where you imagine there is no way out, but Kennedy's rollercoaster of a book is unpredictable, exciting, and manages to lift the characters out of situations that seem impossible.
Towards the end of the book, you find yourself thinking 'how much more can this woman take?', thoughts echoed by Sara herself, but her life is portrayed with sensitivity, humour, and a wonderful kind of stoicism that reminds you of the period of history in which the book is set.
Buy the book now!
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So emotionally intense it's quite cathartic
I admit it's years since I read this book but I remember it being a great read, a roller-coaster ride of emotions, leaving me feeling quite exhausted. Read more
Published 13 days ago by "Dr Hutch"
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This is the second Kennedy book I've read recently,the other being "The Woman In The Fifth",this a more acceptable novel as far as the ultimate resolution is concerned. Read more
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A sweeping epic covering life in America from World War II to the present day, with a particular focus on the horrific days of 'McCarthyism' when anyone vaguely liberal or... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Kate Hopkins
A thoroughly enjoyable read
I bought this book on the recommendation of a friend - and am so glad I did. It is a most lovely story, although I found the narrative supposedly being written by two different... Read more
Published 11 months ago by VinnyC
Disappointing
In fact so disappointing and irritating, shallow, unconvincing, sloppily written, and self important that I could neither finish it nor believe it was the same writer who wrote... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sacha
A breath of fresh air
So very hard to summaraise, however I must say it is an absolute lovely read. I have read many books whilst travelling, from the typical romcom's to thriller's and more, however... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Su
Douglas Kennedy
I have never reviewed any of the books i have read and yet this was so powerful a book i have felt inclined to do so with this one. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Sarah Holmes-Siedle
Better than expected
I was sent this book by a book club, as a substitute for the one I had ordered. I had never heard of Douglas Kennedy, and thought the title sounded a bit naff, so I put it in my... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Thomas Hardy fan
Superb!
The 4th Douglas Kennedy book I have read, I was worried he could not keep repeating the twists & turns of previous books - but he did. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. Susan E. Fryer
pursuit of happiness
It is fantastic. It took me a while to get into it, but after the first chapter when Sara's story starts. I couldn't put it down. and it does have it's humourous moments. Read more
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