Not anywhere near as well done as his other books ( )

Would give it a zero if possible. However, if you are really into bucolic, schmaltzy romance novels that even Hallmark wouldn't air... go for it. ( )

After some heavy reading, I wanted something light and uplifting. Well, I got corny and cliched which, I guess, meets my previous criteria but not necessarily in a good way.
Because it's such predictable fluff with a dull wholesome message, it's easy to finish - there are some tear jerker passages and a grand finale which buoyed me through... although the Christian subtext was rather creepy for me (in the sense that I didn't expect it when I picked up the book).
It was ultimately worth what I paid for it nothing. I suppose it's a good beach read in the sense that it can be left behind or even forgotten there with no regrets. ( )

"As the Stomach Turns"--daytime soap opera. That's what this book feels like. After the initial draw of an unexpected death, the survivor deals with children, relationships and drama. There was no mystery, no murder, no fun. Just the ongoing family reconstruction. The supposed plot twists were just like limp asparagus. I put it in the category of DNF. ( )

Great beach read. Have tissues handy...just as you start crying, Baldacci gives you a few more reasons to cry. Ending is predictable, but a good read. ( )