judith answers “I am halfway though, and I don't care...”

Diane asked this question about Tom Lake:

I am halfway though, and I don't care about the characters yet. Very unusual for me with Ann Patchett. Anyone else find this was the case? I've been reading glowing reviews. I'm not feeling it -- yet.

judith Yes, I'm at 50% & feel the same way! Jumping past/present doesn't help, but find myself not caring about about a summer romance 25 yrs. ago. (Plus, I …moreYes, I'm at 50% & feel the same way! Jumping past/present doesn't help, but find myself not caring about about a summer romance 25 yrs. ago. (Plus, I don't like Lara's "joy" at being trapped during the pandemic...toxic positivity about an unspeakably horrible event.)(less)

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