Author: Elizabeth Berg
Genre: Fiction, Standalone
Published: 2009
Personal Rating: 3/5 (just okay)
Yearly Count: 111
The death of Dan, Helen's husband, has left her unable to write or cope with general living. As she's trying to get her feet under her, she discovers a shocking detail regarding their joint bank account. Dan had withdrawn a substantial amount several months prior to his death.
This was a gentle, light book. I appreciate it for its calm nature, but I need a little more action and/or friction. There were some moments that produced a grin, nod or a sense of sympathy, but nothing too powerful. All in all, it was a pleasant read.
The general consensus for this book seems to be that it's just okay.
ReplyDeleteThis book is in my TBR stack. Now I am not sure if I am too keen on reading it....sounds like it may put me to sleep. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love Elizabeth Berg, but sounds like I don't need to be rushing out to get this one :)
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ReplyDeleteDiane said...
Joy....I thought this book was so boring! You were more generous than me. I rated it 2/5. Berg is a hit or miss author for me. The cover was nice though LOL
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I really enjoyed this book. I am a fan of Berg's and her writing and find her style and writing very heartfelt. I always find wonderful quotes from her books and many parallels to life.
ReplyDeleteI like the cover. I can't remember my last Berg book but it's been awhile.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cheya - the cover is awesome. It's been a while since I've read a Berg book, too. They have a tendency to be quiet and pensive, I think. They're very internal.
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Oh, dear. I'm in the minority on this one. I loved it. Wonder what it was that struck me so strongly and bored others...
ReplyDeleteWhy am I hear posting and not reading Cody's book??? Send me back to my book!! :)
Bermudaonion ~ Yep.
ReplyDeleteMissy ~ LOL Well, maybe you can read it one day when you are having trouble sleeping. :)
Stacybuckeye ~ I've only read a few and to be honest I have not been overly impressed. However, that has more to do with genre not her writing.
Diane ~ Hopefully the next Berg book you pick up will be a winner.
Bonnie ~ I found parallels too, and that's where the pleasant read comes into play. However, in general, I need and like more excitement in my reading.
Booklogged ~ If you read this, I hope you really enjoy it.
Bookfool ~ I LOVE that blue jay. I took a picture of one in our backyard at the time I was reading this book.
GO BLUE! :) We are having so much fun with this football season.
Les ~ I like it when I'm book struck, so I'm glad that it happened to you with this one. :) This is one of those books that timing, mood, etc. have to be just right to make it a winner for me.
Have you finished Cody's book yet?!?
I finished it yesterday. Loved it!! I think it's Cody's best yet. I was completely stunned with the revelation at the end. Not the very end, but you know what I mean. The killer's identity.Wowzer!!
ReplyDeleteLes ~ I'm feeling brain-dead at the moment because I don't remember the ending! UGH. I just read it - this is very sad. :( In general though, I didn't think it was his best - for one particular reason. We'll have to chat when I can remember what I read. :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, and I did think it was his best! It's killing me to have to wait to post my review!!
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