Brie answers “Can someone please tell me what happened...”

Jamie asked this question about Truly Madly Guilty:

Can someone please tell me what happened at the darn BBQ? I honestly can't stand another chapter to find out. This book didn't do it for me.

Brie The book is not plot-driven. It is character-driven. I think the constant references to the BBQ are an invitation to consider: what kind of event woul…moreThe book is not plot-driven. It is character-driven. I think the constant references to the BBQ are an invitation to consider: what kind of event would have the effect it does on each of the characters? E.g., a rift in C & S's marriage. Not that you could possibly figure out what had actually happened. It's too specific for that. But then when you do find out what it was, you can think about why that event had those effects, and that deepens your understanding of each character. Bottom line: if you're mainly focused on plot, this isn't the book for you. But I loved it for the reasons I love the other Moriartys I've read: you get the perspectives of different characters on the various interactions, along with backstories that explain why they have those different perspectives. (less)

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Anika It is normal for readers to expect BOTH plot and character development. This is statistical. If a reader feels a book is lacking plot, is not that are ...more
Jun 04, 2018 05:48PM

Lisa an invitation to consider, yes! I felt the same way about this book, LOVED the build-up. I loved "the day of the BBQ." I enjoyed figuring out what the ...more
Feb 10, 2019 03:06PM

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