I don't know why people write a synopsis; I will just say what my impression is of the story.
Andrew Gross is a VERY good writer in my opinion, but I read fiction to escape, especially in these strange times. This story was hard to put down, well-paced, and the characters nicely developed, but my rating is only 3 stars because I personally prefer a mostly happy ending. This story is mostly a good ending, but I wish that it had gone a slightly different direction, and now I wish I get the hours of my life back I used reading it.
I am nearly 60 years old, and haven't the time for slightly disappointing endings; younger readers might really enjoy this book.
Andrew Gross is a VERY good writer in my opinion, but I read fiction to escape, especially in these strange times. This story was hard to put down, well-paced, and the characters nicely developed, but my rating is only 3 stars because I personally prefer a mostly happy ending. This story is mostly a good ending, but I wish that it had gone a slightly different direction, and now I wish I get the hours of my life back I used reading it.
I am nearly 60 years old, and haven't the time for slightly disappointing endings; younger readers might really enjoy this book.
Hillary is a single mom, with a son who suffers from Aspergers and a deadbeat ex who won't help out, even though he remarried a wealthy woman. Her son's special school costs $50,000 a year. Much to her shock, her work place loses a big account, and she is let go. She is desperate...So when she comes upon a car accident in which she finds the driver dead, with a half million dollars laying on the floor in an open satchel, she hides it before the police arrive. After several days, when no one seems to be looking for the money, she starts to use it to pay bills. Trouble is, someone is always looking for the money in those situations. Read the book to find out what happens to Hillary, her son, and to the people who try to help.
This was incredibly long and boring. NOT worth the read!
