Romance

First time reading a book by this author. Excellent writing, well developed story, with characters that were likable and relatable.
Time to read more from this author. ( )

A good story. The author’s strength is her ability to build great characters with depth. The plot progresses well, flash backs are presented smoothly to help the reader gain insight, and the ending while predictable is happy with redemption and resolution for all. We know life isn’t a perfect fairytale but these characters come full circle to find home and a meaning in life. ( )

Ruby Bridge and her mother, Nora, have been estranged since she was sixteen and her mother walked out on the family. Nora, a successful radio and newspaper advice guru, has been accused of having an affair, and she has a car accident. Ruby is offered money to write a tell-all about her mother, so she ends up at their summer home on the islands off the coast of Oregon to take care of her. Both women learn more about their missing years and how to find their way back.
This book was slow at times. There are several subplots: the other daughter Caro is having her own issue, and Dean, Ruby's former love, has returned to the island to care for his brother Eric who is dying of cancer. The story felt dated also. It's hard to imagine anyone caring about an affair so long after the fact in today's world of reality tv and tabloid journalism. The romance between Ruby and Dean seemed to happen too fast since they hadn't seen each other for sixteen years.
But it's a good story about healing family relationships, finding your place in the world, and growing up. The ending made me cry, so what had been a three-star gained a point. ( )

Terrible. Did not remember a thing and I just finished it ( )