So Oprah has recommended this book, which means it will go off the charts any second. I'm intrigued by the story and have added it to my list. It seems enough early copies have been distributed to garner positive early feedback, and I like the author's work. Is it as complicated a love triangle as it seems? I hope so.

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Jackie It was unlike the usual love triangles in that you couldn't really point to any one person as at fault, then they all seemed at fault, then the writer kept showing how layered life can be. There was no easy answer, even at the end.

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Judy Scholl I thought the girl was a spoiled brat who used the men who unfortunately for them, loved her. She is shown to be shallow throughout the book. She didn’t even care enough for her husband to testify on his behalf even though she was with him.

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Erika Sanborn It is most definitely complicated, mostly because in their own way, you want each character to end up with what they want. It is written in a great way, and it really allows you to see the story from each perspective.
I picked up this book and finished it within 24 hours because I needed to find out where everyone ended up!

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Robert Blumenthal Essentially, a marriage is torn apart by something for which a man is not responsible. Roy did nothing and yet got sent to prison anyway. And yet, his being in prison is exactly what caused Celestial to turn to another man. I found it to be a unique and fascinating setup.

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