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I loved this book. I gasped at revelations. My heart broke for characters. I cringed. I hoped for strength. I was not disappointed.
Moriarty writes about big issues in an everyday, accessible voice. Based on What Alice Forgot and this book, I adore her.
Request this book from the library or buy it posthaste. You will not regret it.
Moriarty writes about big issues in an everyday, accessible voice. Based on What Alice Forgot and this book, I adore her.
Request this book from the library or buy it posthaste. You will not regret it.
Well written women's fiction that touches on hot button issues including domestic abuse, remarriage, blended families, and mommy wars. Entertaining and fast paced. I listened to the audio version and the narrator's authentic Australian accent added to the appeal.
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I wanted to give this book a bad review. I hated it at first. The characters were whiney and the story line felt trivial. But as I kept reading, I realized just how true to life it is. It brings up interesting points about the role of social media in our lives, helicopter parenting, marriage crises, and domestic violence. It would be such an interesting book to tackle with a book club. When I finished it, I had to admit I actually enjoyed most of it...and it left me really thinking about the dra
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4.5. I loved this and really didn't expect to. The other one of hers that I've read, The Husband's Secret, was just fine, but this was way better. Listening to the Australian accents on the audiobook definitely helped. Cannot wait for the HBO series!
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4.5 stars; well written and so much more than a story about kindergarten moms...
So good!!! I was guessing and second guessing until the last few chapters.
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