'We Have Everything Before Us' by Ester Yin-Ling Spodek April 2020 Gibson House Press
I'd like to thank LibraryThing and Gibson House Press for sending this ARC.
A novel of disillusionment and loneliness that shares the unsettling dramas of love; in a sympathetic, yet unforgiving story of infidelity and emotional ambivalence. With a great sense of humor.
'We Have Everything Before Us' visualizes how love, relationships and fidelity intersect and interact in a sometimes sad, and uncontrollable way. A great story of humanity, relationships, and personal responsibility.
I received this book from the publisher and librarything in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed reading this book. A totally exhilarating read that I really enjoyed.
[We Have Everything Before Us] was a deceptive book. Though it clocks in at just under 200 pages, there is quite a bit of heavy material. There are three women at the center of the book who all have domestic problems and they each handle those problems in different ways. While I consider myself to be in a happy marriage, I think these portrayals of the women whose relationships are in turmoil were very realistic. I liked Spodek's writing style for the most part and her ability to generate sympathy for all of the characters, even though they were not all 100% likable. My biggest problem with this book is that I was not compelled to read it. I would read a little bit at a time, but then not want to continue after a chapter or so. When I finished it, I looked at my husband, said, "It was fine," and then immediately picked up another book. Maybe it strikes a more of a chord with other people, but it was only fine for me.… (más)
Mid-life crises for the main characters...a group of late 40 somethings, that seems to come to a head when Eleanor contacts an old high school acquaintance prior to her 30 year high school reunion. This is the opening thread that seems to unravel, or bring to a head, events in several lives. The characters and story were well done and captivating. I read this in a day, not wanting to put it down. I wish it were longer, or there was a sequel. Would love to see a Readers' Guide to this.
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by Ester Yin-Ling Spodek
April 2020
Gibson House Press
I'd like to thank LibraryThing and Gibson House Press for sending this ARC.
A novel of disillusionment and loneliness that shares the unsettling dramas of love; in a sympathetic, yet unforgiving story of infidelity and emotional ambivalence. With a great sense of humor.
'We Have Everything Before Us' visualizes how love, relationships and fidelity intersect and interact in a sometimes sad, and uncontrollable way. A great story of humanity, relationships, and personal responsibility.
A fast but highly recommended read.… (más)