Michele answers “Why was Rye such a jerk, especially...”

Ginger asked this question about The Women:

Why was Rye such a jerk, especially considering he was one of Finlay's best friends and he treats his sister like just a piece of ass?

Michele A leopard doesn’t change its spots. We knew who he was when she met him at her brother’s sendoff. We wanted to believe he’d changed when they met agai…moreA leopard doesn’t change its spots. We knew who he was when she met him at her brother’s sendoff. We wanted to believe he’d changed when they met again.
There are so many parallels to this in real life and Kristin Hannah does a good job with painting the reality of so much throughout the book.
She does leave an opening for a HEA at the end.(less)

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judith HEA, with another married man who tried to hit on her in Nam, back from the dead & conveniently divorced now? Long shot.
Apr 22, 2024 08:47AM · flag

Sharon Williams I didn't see Jamie as being any different than Rye. When Rye told her he broke his engagement, I believed him, too. Was so disappointed but I do think ...more
Aug 20, 2024 02:49PM · flag

judith Agree, Jamie & Rye were alike in Nam, the only difference is Jamie was open about being married & Rye was just a liar, which he proved by staying with ...more
Aug 20, 2024 04:02PM · flag

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