They are the Season sisters, bound by blood, driven apart by a tragedy. Now they are about to embark on a bittersweet journey into the unknown--an ...
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Dec 30, 2010
The Four Seasons, by Mary Alice Monroe, narrated by Sandra Burr, produced by Brilliance Audio, downloaded from audible.com
There were four sisters, with the last name of Season. Their father called them The Four Seasons and had nicknames for most of them. Jillian, the oldest, was Jillie. Beatrice, was Birdie. Rose was just Rose, and Meredith was Mary. The daughters and their parents lived an idyllic life of innocence in an old Victorian mansion until the day there was an accident More...
There were four sisters, with the last name of Season. Their father called them The Four Seasons and had nicknames for most of them. Jillian, the oldest, was Jillie. Beatrice, was Birdie. Rose was just Rose, and Meredith was Mary. The daughters and their parents lived an idyllic life of innocence in an old Victorian mansion until the day there was an accident More...
Aug 01, 2011
Barbara
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If you have a toddler/baby by a pool, put a life jacket on them. Helps prevent the kind of tragedies this story was big on.
Very predictable story. It is easy to see how it's going to go, but that's ok. It was good to see the sisters work out the problems among themselves and the men in their lives.
It was so funny in a wrong way when Jilli was lamenting how immorally she was portrayed in the adoption papers,the author had her run straight to a man to commit another immor More...
Very predictable story. It is easy to see how it's going to go, but that's ok. It was good to see the sisters work out the problems among themselves and the men in their lives.
It was so funny in a wrong way when Jilli was lamenting how immorally she was portrayed in the adoption papers,the author had her run straight to a man to commit another immor More...
Sep 21, 2011
Michelle
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Three adult sisters return to the family home after the death of their youngest sister, Merry, who had been living with complications, both mental and physical from a near drowning incident as a child. This is the event that both ties and strains all 3 of the sisters who are together to see the estate split up and listen to their sisters last request. She wants them to find the daughter that the oldest sister, Jilly, gave up as a teenager. Jilly has led a dramatic life as a fashion model, but un
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Jul 14, 2010
Laurie
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This novel tells the story of the four Season sisters . When they gather for youngest sister Merry's funeral they are presented with the chance to confront a family secret that has festered for nearly thirty years. As they gather for the funeral each of the Season sisters is awash in her own problems. Investigating an old family secret gives them the opportunity to face their own demons, as well as to fulfill Merry's dying wish. If the plot sounds a bit hackneyed, that's because it is. The plot
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Jun 03, 2011
MsSmartiePants
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Good! On my first attempt, I was a bit uncertain about the themes, four sisters, one passes away after a tragic accident, etc. So, back on the shelf it went for another try later.
Nothing to read in the house (except the Kindle) brought me back to my "to-read" shelf and the second try.
I found the story to be written well, not maudlin or overly dramatic but real. Sparse use of the time-travel technique enabled further revelation of buried feelings and assumptions More...
Nothing to read in the house (except the Kindle) brought me back to my "to-read" shelf and the second try.
I found the story to be written well, not maudlin or overly dramatic but real. Sparse use of the time-travel technique enabled further revelation of buried feelings and assumptions More...
Oct 02, 2011
Julie
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the four seasons by mary alice monroe, sisters travel home to bury their youngest sister. different thoughts, different lifestyles all mingle
to come together again in the family house. good and bad memories are brought up and each deals with them differently.
reading of the will brings forth a last request, deliver the
time capsule to the child that one of the sisters had as a teen.
the book takes you through the journey to search and find the child. i love how the
realizati More...
to come together again in the family house. good and bad memories are brought up and each deals with them differently.
reading of the will brings forth a last request, deliver the
time capsule to the child that one of the sisters had as a teen.
the book takes you through the journey to search and find the child. i love how the
realizati More...
Jul 16, 2011
Carrie
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A sweet, if unexceptional, book about three sisters who take a road-trip search together based on the death-bed request of a fourth sister. I feel like I just read this book, in "Kindred Spirits" by Sarah Strohmeyer, but since this book was written first, I won't take off points for unoriginality...
I liked how the sisters really delved into their histories together, but I never actually liked any of the individual characters. As a group they were interesting, I just wish I More...
I liked how the sisters really delved into their histories together, but I never actually liked any of the individual characters. As a group they were interesting, I just wish I More...
Mar 23, 2010
Connie
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This book includes reader discussion questions which always give food for thought and a reason to read deeper. I grew up with 2 sisters, this book's characters were 3 sisters looking to re-establish their bond.
I highlighted this paragraph. The secret to survival was in seeing the world through the eyes-and heart-of a child...To treasure life, and most of all, to love. Simply, unconditionally and with joyful abandon. To love without demanding or expecting anything in return.
I highlighted this paragraph. The secret to survival was in seeing the world through the eyes-and heart-of a child...To treasure life, and most of all, to love. Simply, unconditionally and with joyful abandon. To love without demanding or expecting anything in return.
Jan 30, 2010
Staci
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How did I just find out about this author???? I loved this book because I am a huge sucker for stories that involve sisters, secrets, and a splash of dysfunction. Each sister is quite different from the other and I truly liked all of them. I identified more with the sister who thought she had to be perfect and had to keep her life in order. They all get their turn to tell their stories which felt real and authentic to me. There was only one small blip towards the end that was sort of "clich
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Feb 05, 2011
Rosalie
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I love Mary Alice Monroe's books! This story is about 4 sisters who's last name happens to be Season. Their father refers to them at the "four seasons". Three of the sisters are brought together after a long separation when their youngest sister Merry passes away. The three remaining sisters deal with their grief, their past and work toward a better future.
Aug 29, 2011
Jaz
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After the death of their youngest sister three sisters embark on a journey settling their past secrets, finding themselves and reconnecting.
This was an easy read. A predictable storyline but I thought well written. Details were revealed at appropriate times and the personal experiences believable. A bit teary in places and possibly a few cliches but overall a decent book.
This was an easy read. A predictable storyline but I thought well written. Details were revealed at appropriate times and the personal experiences believable. A bit teary in places and possibly a few cliches but overall a decent book.
Sep 28, 2011
Bg
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It's about 3 sisters who were once close but became lost in their own lives and how they are brought back together again through the last wish of their deceased sister. This book was interesting enough to hold my attention. Although some parts of the story were a little over the top and soap opera like.
Aug 29, 2010
Natalya
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Good book altogether, some parts were especially moving emotionally, since author has a way with difficult situations. Heartfelt. Great study of crippling disability effect on a family. Somewhat weaker towards the end when things suddenly work out for all characters as history repeats itself.
Oct 06, 2011
Jennifer
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I got about halfway through this book and then realized I had read it before--I still enjoyed reading it. It's not one of her best, but it is an enjoyable read about a group of sisters who, after the death of their youngest sister, embark on a journey of discovery.
Feb 20, 2009
Nancy
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This is the story of four adult sisters who have lost touch with who they were and with each other. When the youngest of them dies, the others get together to try to rekindle their senses of self and their relationship to each other. A very good read.
Aug 15, 2010
Jeannie
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I like this SC author. This book, however, didn't deal with anything SC. I thoroughly enjoyed the story of the 4 Season sisters. I learned that secrets are not good for anyone, and anyone can find happiness if they let themselves.
Feb 07, 2012
Brandy
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This is the fourth book I've read by her and I really enjoyed it. It became more predictable as teh book went on but was still a good story. The Season sisters were fun to get to know and you didn't want the story to end.
Oct 20, 2010
Terimorse
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It's sad to think that it takes a death of a loved one to bring 4 sisters back together after 20 years, especially when they were so close growing up. Makes me wonder if that is what it will take for me and my sisters to really get back in touch.
Jun 23, 2010
Mich
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four sisters reunite and 'find' themselves again in adulthood. somewhat sappy at times but still good. i LOVED the part with the mom and the 'teenage' daughter, very current with my life!
Mar 23, 2010
Lisa
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A delightful story about sisters, family and how the past and present can sometimes intersect changing our lives forever. I felt as if I was truly accompanying Jilly, Birdie, Rose and Hannah on their group and individual journeys.
Jan 23, 2010
Toby
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Loved this book! About four sisters whose last name is Seasons and their trials and tribulations. Following a tragic accident, the family seems to have closed up and quit communicating. After the death of the youngest girl, the other sisters find a way to bring all the skeletons out of the closet.
Sep 29, 2010
Sheero
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It was well written and realistically relatable. I feel like Sisters - Danielle Steel borrowed heavily from this one, or vice versa, whichever was written first.
Jan 26, 2011
Katy
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The Four Seasons is a beautiful portrayal of the joys and anguish of sisterhood. Twenty five years after a life-changing tragedy, Jillie, Birdie, and Rose reunite for the funeral of their youngest sister, Merry. It is Merry's last wish that will have the sisters, along with Birdie's teenage daughter Hannah, off on a quest to find a missing family member. Forced together after years of barely keeping in touch, they embark on a journey dealing with unresolved conflict and family issues that they w
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Feb 02, 2010
Karen
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I love this author, but liked her other book better. This book is about 4 sisters, so if you have sisters, you will relate to it and enjoy it.
Sep 14, 2009
Sandy
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Four sisters, one dies and the three remaining work together to solve personal and past issues. Emotional, soul-searching for the characters and a good read.
Aug 24, 2009
Jeanne
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Wow, if you have sisters its a must read. There are 3 of us in my family and I could totaly relate with this book. I could not read it fast enough I just did not want to put it down. I never give 5 Satrs on a book but this one is 5 Stars all the way.
Apr 23, 2009
Kim
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I just fell in love with all the characters in this story. Monroe has a keen way of bringing her characters to life. I loved the way she developed the relationships between the sisters through flash backs along with what they were going thru present day. She really created a true realness with how everyone related to one another because of everything they had gone thru in their past and then masterfully showed how they were healing right before our eyes. It's a book about loss, relationship
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Jul 28, 2011
A nice easy read that keeps you interested.... Slightly predictable but characters were interesting and the story ended well.
Jul 13, 2011
Sandy
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I can't believe all the reviews that were 4 and 5 stars. I found this book to be not very well written and terribly predictable.
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Dec 10, 2009
Jessicamacknight
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A good read... tragedy brings together 3 sisters - thier youngest sister has one dying wish she wants them to do....
