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.
Deirdre The characters are all so ridiculously cheerful and completely superficial-- except maybe for Duke. The 3 daughters behave like they are middle school…moreThe characters are all so ridiculously cheerful and completely superficial-- except maybe for Duke. The 3 daughters behave like they are middle school kids, totally annoying. And nothing really happens... I waited with expectations... and waited....(less)
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