This book had been sitting on my shelf for almost two months before I 
started reading it. Once I began reading it, I was upset I let it sit there that long! What an excellent novel! I have read Ann Patchett before and while I enjoy her works, I hadn't read anything of hers that propelled her into my "favorite authors" category. This book made me rethink her status and she might quickly become one of my favorite authors.
started reading it. Once I began reading it, I was upset I let it sit there that long! What an excellent novel! I have read Ann Patchett before and while I enjoy her works, I hadn't read anything of hers that propelled her into my "favorite authors" category. This book made me rethink her status and she might quickly become one of my favorite authors.The story centers around one family and takes place during a 24 hour period. During a blizzard in the city of Boston, an accident occurs and one family is confronted with truths and long buried secrets. One father decides how far he'll go to protect his family while a son learns that "family" might include people you've never met before. This novel is beautifully written and will inspire everyone to rethink the term "family."
Similar Novels: Digging to America by Anne Tyler and Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo
Length: 380 pages
Copyright: July 2008
