Shelby Hearon has been widely praised for the insight, wit, and subtlety with which her novels limn the complexities of marriage and family ("...
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Apr 22, 2011
Lee
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While I found the book to be interesting, two things bugged me about it. The female lead character lives in Metairie, just outside New Orleans, and at one point states that hurricane season BEGINS in August - certainly not true, although some major storms have occurred then (like Katrina in 2005). The other was the wording - instead of saying "Mom and I...." she often writes "I and Mom..." Don't know anyone who speaks that way and it's incorrect grammar to put yourself fir
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May 05, 2011
Sheralyn
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Another dud. What started out as interesting was marred by the infrequent but all too present harsh language and way too much sexual intimacy for me to keep my interest.
Oct 13, 2008
Danette
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Sep 25, 2007
Erin
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Kind of slow, but it's a quick read. I sat down and read it in one sitting. I got it because it takes place in "Old Metairie" which is about 5 minutes from where I used to live in the New Orleans area. Part of it also takes place in Texas. So, I could relate to things that were talked about from both areas.
Dec 23, 2007
Michele
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I liked this book a lot, partially because of the setting which switches from Louisiana to Texas, both areas I'm familiar with. The characters seemed realistic, in some cases sadly so. Ella & her daughter are lovable & engaging.
Aug 08, 2008
Theresa
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A decent summer fast read. A little predictable, but good for the beach.
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