Shining with heart and humor, Porter Shreves charming characters navigate the twists and turns of family loyalties, this warm, funny, and affecting...
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Apr 06, 2011
Jessica
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Had trouble with all the lies the mom tells to her kids. And seeing how those lies are the baseline for the plot I guess I didn't really care for the book.
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Jan 09, 2009
Peter
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Tons of background on the auto industry's early years is wrapped up in this fictional account of a Detroit woman's ex-husband re-marrying and its impact on all the family members. The first half was really interesting and then the plot veered off into Julia Roberts rom-com territory. The historical tidbits about the auto industry made me want to see the "Tucker" film. Tucker seems like he is a more interesting character than anybody in this book.
Dec 14, 2008
Kelly
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I think this is one of those books that you'll like if you can relate to the main character. Lydia is a divorced 60-something whose kids have moved all over the US, and her husband is getting remarried. It's a sweet book, but I think it's appeal will be to those that can relate to her situation.
The book didn't try too hard to wrap everything up. I appreciated the ending. But, this wasn't a book that I raced home to read and couldn't put down.
The book didn't try too hard to wrap everything up. I appreciated the ending. But, this wasn't a book that I raced home to read and couldn't put down.
Aug 21, 2010
Nancy
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Story with a setting in Detroit and Ann Arbor, the auto industry, the U of M, and about moving on when your life changes.
Feb 27, 2008
Hendo
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I found this at my house...not sure where it came from. Kept me reading, but the ending was a let down. This one's based in Detroit, and basically follows an elderly divorcee's attempt to bring her family closer. Kinda lame.
Jul 06, 2008
Jen
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I really liked this book! I started it, then left it in the car for a couple of days, but it was easy to pick back up. It was also interesting to recognize so many places/people in the book.
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