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I really want to know what happened to the bloody giant table? I fully expected it would be looped back in somehow, cleverly resurected at the end, but no, it is just lost in time.

Jennifer Wing There was a mention of a large "picnic" table in the house towards the end. It was the only piece of furniture mentioned in that room. I believe this …moreThere was a mention of a large "picnic" table in the house towards the end. It was the only piece of furniture mentioned in that room. I believe this was the table(less)

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Thoughts, insights, understanding of the book's ending/final paragraphs? Loved the book, but am at a loss!

Mimi Denman I was so incredibly disappointed with the ending. I slogged through the whole thing thinking she would tie it together in a satisfying way but she did…moreI was so incredibly disappointed with the ending. I slogged through the whole thing thinking she would tie it together in a satisfying way but she did not. (less)

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While I think I would love the themes and story, I have a really hard time with books over 700 pages, they always seem to meander too much. Anyone find this too long, or does author manage to keep you engaged?

Dione Longley I'd say it was engaging for 3/4 of the book. The author seemed to struggle with the last 150 or so pages; the characters and the plot felt forced. Alm…moreI'd say it was engaging for 3/4 of the book. The author seemed to struggle with the last 150 or so pages; the characters and the plot felt forced. Almost seemed like her editor said, "Okay, wrap it up! I need your final copy in three months." (less)

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I didn't like the book. The connections over the generations didn't connect and the ending was dismal. Really disappointed. What do you see of value in this book?

Art I felt the "connections" you cited were appropriate for the form of the book. This is a genealogical study that comes to life through the characters. …moreI felt the "connections" you cited were appropriate for the form of the book. This is a genealogical study that comes to life through the characters. Yes there are lots of characters to relate to; and yes you need to know that there are no real "happy" endings. All of the characters do die; but with a coverage of 4,5,6 or more generations of families, that makes the book real and thorough. What I loved most about the book is the complications of life and the survival aspects of the story. There are many fascinating and complicated characters, just like we have in our own families.(less)

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