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I had heard a lot of buzz for this book, so I was thrilled when I won it from Cindy Reads and Writes. Once I picked it up, it was very hard to put down and I read the majority of it in one day.
This novel was really well written and thought provoking. I like how it went back and forth in time to weave the various parts of the story together. I especially like how the twins' daughters fit into the story and how their paths crossed. Through the great use of detail, I was able to visualize people a ...more
This novel was really well written and thought provoking. I like how it went back and forth in time to weave the various parts of the story together. I especially like how the twins' daughters fit into the story and how their paths crossed. Through the great use of detail, I was able to visualize people a ...more
Jul 21, 2020
Nadine in NY Jones
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it was amazing
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I loved this book so much, I don’t even have the words to say why.
The plot is fairly standard: twin sister grow up, do different things, they each have a daughter, the daughters do things. But it is just so achingly gorgeous. It’s full of themes and I know that sounds not-so-extraordinary, but this book feels extraordinary as it deals with themes of life and death, belonging, leaving and returning, hiding who you really are or becoming who you know you are, family, truth, lies, love, and hate.
The plot is fairly standard: twin sister grow up, do different things, they each have a daughter, the daughters do things. But it is just so achingly gorgeous. It’s full of themes and I know that sounds not-so-extraordinary, but this book feels extraordinary as it deals with themes of life and death, belonging, leaving and returning, hiding who you really are or becoming who you know you are, family, truth, lies, love, and hate.
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The plot and the characters fell flat for me.
May 27, 2020
Sarah C
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Dec 01, 2020
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