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Beverly
Feb 14, 2016 rated it liked it
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A multigenerational narrative set in Baltimore with an “Every Family” vibe where it “ordinariness” was both it great strength and greatest weakness for me.
This was a relatable story for me as I thought there were many aspects of this family where the reader could see corresponding to their own family – elderly parents where it is becoming obvious will need additional support to continue to live in their home, several generations living in the same house (even if temporary) learning to live with ...more
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Beth
Dec 31, 2015 rated it really liked it
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I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know these characters on many levels. Wonderful read.
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Kay Green
Jan 31, 2016 rated it really liked it
I really cannot remember reading any Anne Tyler in the past 15 years and did not think I was a fan, but I loved this book. I agree with all the reviews which complained that nothing really happens, and yet every chapter was charming and lovely. I guess I really love her writing style and I became very fond of all the members of the Whitshank family. . The house was also such a character in the book - I kept thinking of the house in Meet me in St. Louis - I will have to read more of her books. Si ...more
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