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Seawitch I think being a wife and mother in the 50-60s was basically like being a lifelong caregiver to everyone. Her one close connection (David) takes off fo…moreI think being a wife and mother in the 50-60s was basically like being a lifelong caregiver to everyone. Her one close connection (David) takes off for college and barely stays in touch. I feel sorry for the way mothers were used up and then left to figure out the next part of their life.

I kind of admired Mercy for trying to make her own lives when the kids leave. Her husband wasn’t interested in her interests. He wanted breakfast and dinner but never took the time to understand her desires. (less)

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I didn't understand the point of the first scene with Serena and some random guy at the train station. Can someone explain the purpose of that scene to me?

Judith This book is about Robin & Mercy, and Serena is their granddaughter, so it's a way to lead into her family's backstory. The "random guy" in the train …moreThis book is about Robin & Mercy, and Serena is their granddaughter, so it's a way to lead into her family's backstory. The "random guy" in the train station is her cousin, but she barely recognizes him & explaining that to her boyfriend is the hook that makes us want to find out why.(less)

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Was James ever mentioned again after having a prominent part in the first chapter?

Carol I definitely got the impression that after that trip Serena was no longer as interested in him; Based upon their discussion on that trip I felt they w…moreI definitely got the impression that after that trip Serena was no longer as interested in him; Based upon their discussion on that trip I felt they wouldnt last.... I do think she ended up marrying someone else (less)

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