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Jess

Not Olivia Hawker's best

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2021

I enjoyed this book but not as much as I have enjoyed this writer's other books (I have now read all three). It took a fair while to really get going and I felt it was slightly too long. However, the disaster scene at the end of the book was horrifying and so well written I felt as though I was there. My heart was in my mouth and I got quite upset about it. It is just a shame that most of the rest of the book did not live up to it. Still, it was a good story and although I would not place it at the top of my reading list of books to read again it was quite engrossing.

EHinkson

Spoiler Alert!

Reviewed in the United States on 9 September 2021

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I moved to Rexburg Idaho two months after the (spoiler alert!) flood and saw the devastation it left behind. I also experienced some of the close-mindedness of the community, but not from a family member. Her depiction is pretty close to accurate in portraying the marriage meat-market of the singles wards in the community.

I have never experienced anything close to the family dynamics that are at the center of the book, but did know of a very few who did. Most people in this culture are (like Sandy) very loving and supportive to their families and not the crazies this book makes people of this faith out to be. That said, there are always extremists in every religion.

When I started this book I had no idea what it was about and nearly stopped reading it. There is enough hatred in the world right now I wasn't sure if I could handle it hitting so close to home, but I did finish it. I thought the way the father totally changed in the end was far-fetched. Most people I've met would never do such a turn-around in their personality. I also was very uncomfortable with the secret that Aran and Tamsin shared, but other than that I enjoyed the book.

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Interesting "view" LDS life

Reviewed in the United States on 5 September 2021

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As with any story bouncing between characters and time frames I needed to recalibrate too often. However, I found it an interesting read and a good broad brush view of life within a Mormon population. It is a good snapshot of a dysfunctional family's redemption, perhaps. The author pulls off a thought provoking story. Recommended reading.....

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caryne lucas

It touched me

Reviewed in the United States on 26 September 2021

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I really liked this book. It wasn’t a “stay up till 1 am book” but it was a maybe I can sneak in a chapter or two at lunch book. It reminded me how many families are dysfunctional. How things are so important to you early in life but when you look back you think Why did I waste all that energy. I recommend!

J G

A Poignantly written Narrative!

Reviewed in the United States on 17 November 2021

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This novel was poignantly written. The plot was filled with adversity, spirituality, love, and forgiveness. Moreover, the characters were well developed and were interesting. I loved the author's use of vivid descriptions which created a reverent tone. Overall, this was an outstanding narrative.

Leorah A. Zilberman

Not a fan of Mormonism

Reviewed in the United States on 3 October 2021

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Even though the Mormon church had a huge role in this novel, the issues addressed are universal. Any community that restricts itself in such a way suffers similar problems. Dysfunctional families exist across cultures and religions.

Melissa G.

Complex

Reviewed in the United States on 3 September 2021

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I have a bias against organized religion and this book clearly shows why. People, ugh. These characters and their flaws were such friends by the end! I cried, I yelled, and I am satisfied.

April C

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on 26 September 2021

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This was a good, fast-paced book, though not as good as One For the Blackbird... Entertaining in its own way, with good character development while questioning the place of a rigid religion in one's life.

Debra Brewer.

Good read

Reviewed in the United States on 17 September 2021

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This story was intriguing to me of the beliefs that the Mormon religion bestow on families. Thankfully we have developed a better lifestyle for a family to be raised in.

Marisa Franklin

wonderful

Reviewed in the United States on 9 October 2021

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Left here in tears. Stick with it, I got a little bored in the middle, but glad I finished it. Learned a lot about Mormon life and complexities of family relationships.

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