Bodies and Souls

by Nancy Thayer

The complex relationships and secret lives hidden beneath the placid surface of a New England town are exposed by tragedy and business and sexual scandals

Genres: Fiction, Chick Lit

373 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Nancy Thayer has published 35 novels, including Family Reunion and Secrets in Summer. She has lived on Nantucket Island year-round for 38 years with her husband Charley Walters. They have two children and five grandchildren.

Reviews

[Carol Nummy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tremendous and devastatingly truthful

I loved every moment. One of those rare books that you don't want to see end. A perfect portrayal of heart breaking and tumultuous truthful life. You have to read this. Don't wait.

[Anna · Rating 1 out of 5]

a very slow read.

[Deborah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book begins and ends in a church service. As with any church service, the people in the pews and behid the pulpit are unendingly human and this book is about their humanity. A satisfying enough read, I doni't find myself wondering abut the futures of the characters. I enjoyed them, but I'm rather happy to hae them go away without me.

[Chris · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bottom line - just plain boring.

[Deb Gunnarsson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book boring. I couldn’t really engage with the characters. It begins and ends in church. I felt like I was peering through the window, while someone whispered in y ear tidbits about the congregation.

[Pamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book started out very S-L-O-W, for me, but towards the end it did pick up a little bit of speed. But, to be honest, I am glad I finished it because I thought a couple of times of just giving up on it.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

True to life. Maybe a bit depressing

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good but could be a bit slow at times.

[LInda L · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite of hers -- so far -- but still quite good. A series of chapters, each devoted to a member of the town. AND all their secrets. Interesting..............

[Yasaman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the different points of views of people from the same event. But wasn't exciting and kind of slow.

[Heather Levy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the author did a good job of character development, but I wasn't in love with the ending.