Helpful Score: 7
This book was amazing.
Ali and Cora have been friends since they were kids. They were so close that when Ali found out that she couldn't conceive, Cora donated her eggs to Ali and her husband Benny, resulting in the greatest gift: their daughter Letty.
Now, as Letty turns fifteen, Ali years to have another child and wants to use the remaining embryos. Despite trouble in her marriage with Benny, the challenges in raising a teenager, and the fact that she and Cora aren't quite as close as they once were, Ali wants to convince them all that now is the time for a new baby.
Meanwhile, Cora has a secret, one that will change all of their lives once again. Between Friends chronicles the complexities of the relationships between these four people as life throws curve balls at them, challenging everything.
I didn't just read this book, I absolutely devoured it. The story was compelling from the first chapter, but as the plot progressed, twisted, and turned, I could not stop reading. I lost sleep, and my heart was torn into so many different directions by the characters' experiences and feelings.
This story was so well-told. I typically dislike reading books in which the point of view changes between characters because it can be disjointing, but Kristy Kiernan pulls it off seamlessly and purposefully. Readers experience Ali's and Cora's points of view in first-person, which really helps with their character development and serves to move the story along. Letty's part of the story is told in third-person, which I found really took me back to being fifteen- how does anyone know exactly what's going on, exactly how you feel?
Emotions feel honest and raw in Between Friends. I felt so dedicated to the characters that as I could see that the book was ending, I started to worry that there was no way that everything could be resolved in time. Fear not, because everything is well though out and I wasn't left hanging. I was brokenhearted and satisfied, two feelings that don't usually go together.
Go read Between Friends, and then contact me so I have someone to discuss it with!
Ali and Cora have been friends since they were kids. They were so close that when Ali found out that she couldn't conceive, Cora donated her eggs to Ali and her husband Benny, resulting in the greatest gift: their daughter Letty.
Now, as Letty turns fifteen, Ali years to have another child and wants to use the remaining embryos. Despite trouble in her marriage with Benny, the challenges in raising a teenager, and the fact that she and Cora aren't quite as close as they once were, Ali wants to convince them all that now is the time for a new baby.
Meanwhile, Cora has a secret, one that will change all of their lives once again. Between Friends chronicles the complexities of the relationships between these four people as life throws curve balls at them, challenging everything.
I didn't just read this book, I absolutely devoured it. The story was compelling from the first chapter, but as the plot progressed, twisted, and turned, I could not stop reading. I lost sleep, and my heart was torn into so many different directions by the characters' experiences and feelings.
This story was so well-told. I typically dislike reading books in which the point of view changes between characters because it can be disjointing, but Kristy Kiernan pulls it off seamlessly and purposefully. Readers experience Ali's and Cora's points of view in first-person, which really helps with their character development and serves to move the story along. Letty's part of the story is told in third-person, which I found really took me back to being fifteen- how does anyone know exactly what's going on, exactly how you feel?
Emotions feel honest and raw in Between Friends. I felt so dedicated to the characters that as I could see that the book was ending, I started to worry that there was no way that everything could be resolved in time. Fear not, because everything is well though out and I wasn't left hanging. I was brokenhearted and satisfied, two feelings that don't usually go together.
Go read Between Friends, and then contact me so I have someone to discuss it with!
This is without a doubt one of the best books I have read in awhile. The friendship between Ali and Cora started when they were teens. Cora donated her eggs so her best friend and her husband Benny could have the child they dreamed about.
Years later Cora has come back home because she has found out something that may tear apart the friendship.
This book is a must read you will not be disappointed the love between Ali and Cora and also the love between Ali and Benny will have you in tears.
Years later Cora has come back home because she has found out something that may tear apart the friendship.
This book is a must read you will not be disappointed the love between Ali and Cora and also the love between Ali and Benny will have you in tears.
Meh - predictable relationships/conflicts with one twist at the end. Kind of hard to believe all the drama with two families in the span of a month or so . . . finished it in a day. Wouldn't necessarily pick up another book by this author.
Got this book today, 02/26/13. Started reading it at about 7:30, was done 3 hours later. I could not put it down. Highly recommend!
This wasn't for me. I'm bummed because I've "wasted" a few credits lately on books I thought would rock but couldn't keep me interested past the first few chapters. To be fair, this might be right up someone else's alley, so my bad review is based soley on the writing style. I chose the book because the plot sounded great, it got good critical reviews, and I love books about the intricacies of female friendship. My issue with this book is simply the overuse of fragment sentences. It made the writing style seem jagged. I stopped reading after only a few pages.
This is my first book by this author. I read the book in a day. At first I was unsure and thought maybe I would not finish it. Somewhere after that thought I looked up and was over half way done with the book. From that point on I could not put it down. Great story, twisted plot and some brutal honsety by some of the characters. Loved this book!
