Helpful Score: 3
I read this book back in October of 2007 and absolutely loved it. The writing to me was at times like poetry.
I really thought the premise of the book was very unique. I was surprised to find myself more interested in the Caroline/Phoebe part of the story than David and Norah. It was hard to warm up to them. I suppose one of the messages in this story is how lives can be changed with a lie. I got the impression that the author wanted us to imagine how different things would have turned out had David not made the decision that he did. Honestly, in my opinion I am still dubious as to what the outcome of David and Norah's marriage would have been had he not lied about Phoebe. Would Phoebe really have had a "better" life? I am certainly not condoning what David did but Phoebe was raised by a truly wonderful and loving mother who fought for her rights. I just somehow don't get the feeling that David and Norah had the same strength that Caroline did. But I am one that likes to play Devil's advocate.
It is definitely a novel you won't long forget.
I really thought the premise of the book was very unique. I was surprised to find myself more interested in the Caroline/Phoebe part of the story than David and Norah. It was hard to warm up to them. I suppose one of the messages in this story is how lives can be changed with a lie. I got the impression that the author wanted us to imagine how different things would have turned out had David not made the decision that he did. Honestly, in my opinion I am still dubious as to what the outcome of David and Norah's marriage would have been had he not lied about Phoebe. Would Phoebe really have had a "better" life? I am certainly not condoning what David did but Phoebe was raised by a truly wonderful and loving mother who fought for her rights. I just somehow don't get the feeling that David and Norah had the same strength that Caroline did. But I am one that likes to play Devil's advocate.
It is definitely a novel you won't long forget.
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