There is a place for this book, but it might not fit all readers top list of best books ever.
You can read the synopsis of the book, in the blurb above. It tells you the basic story. I want to mention that the events in the book happen in one Week, starting with the train ride Monday morning and ending Sunday, with a short epilogue. This book covers the lives of 3 woman, after the death of a man on a train. It isnt not a face paced book, it is like seeing every tear drop and wrinkle instead. I felt it was Reel by reel as you dig into the emotions, and lives of the woman, and how they now intertwine. This not a book I could polish off in a few hours, it was also not a book I could decide to not finish. I didnt slog through it, but sometimes I was just ready for a break.
The book is about relationships, and being honest. One of the characters is a Lesbian, and if that bothers you then this book wont appeal to you. If you are looking for graphic love scenes you also wont find that. If you want to think and dig deeper, you might enjoy the characters growth and choices.
You can read the synopsis of the book, in the blurb above. It tells you the basic story. I want to mention that the events in the book happen in one Week, starting with the train ride Monday morning and ending Sunday, with a short epilogue. This book covers the lives of 3 woman, after the death of a man on a train. It isnt not a face paced book, it is like seeing every tear drop and wrinkle instead. I felt it was Reel by reel as you dig into the emotions, and lives of the woman, and how they now intertwine. This not a book I could polish off in a few hours, it was also not a book I could decide to not finish. I didnt slog through it, but sometimes I was just ready for a break.
The book is about relationships, and being honest. One of the characters is a Lesbian, and if that bothers you then this book wont appeal to you. If you are looking for graphic love scenes you also wont find that. If you want to think and dig deeper, you might enjoy the characters growth and choices.
I unknowingly read the sequel to this book prior. They both stand on their own well enough, and it does not matter in which order they are read.
I enjoyed reading all of the characters' backstories and how they all ended up being such close friends. There is nothing like a crisis to bring people together and to help people sort out what really matters in life. Simon's passing provides his wife with the gift of knowing that she is stronger than she thinks and that it's ok to seek help and comfort from others. Anna realizes that she is worthy of the kind of love Karen and Simon shared and takes a bold step in redefining what she wants and what she needs. Lou realizes she has a lot to offer and does not need to hide who she is -- she is defined by so much more than her sexual preference. A great read on how tragedy can transform you for the better.
I enjoyed reading all of the characters' backstories and how they all ended up being such close friends. There is nothing like a crisis to bring people together and to help people sort out what really matters in life. Simon's passing provides his wife with the gift of knowing that she is stronger than she thinks and that it's ok to seek help and comfort from others. Anna realizes that she is worthy of the kind of love Karen and Simon shared and takes a bold step in redefining what she wants and what she needs. Lou realizes she has a lot to offer and does not need to hide who she is -- she is defined by so much more than her sexual preference. A great read on how tragedy can transform you for the better.
