Helpful Score: 10
I absolutely love Southern fiction. This book has gotten endless positive reviews from both critics and readers, but I didn't care for it and I'm not sure why. I generally read about 50 pages of a book before before I decide whether or not it's worth my time. Because of the glowing reviews, I read another 50 and finally stopped. Although Ms. White writes well, I didn't care about the characters or the storyline. Nothing grabbed me and made me want to keep reading. However, I'd be curious to see what Ms. White does with her next effort.
Helpful Score: 5
A great build up of the story, but fell completely flat in the last several chapters. Left me with the "Is that all?" thought.
Helpful Score: 2
Not as true to Atlanta as Anne Rivers Siddons, but mildly entertaining nevertheless.
