From People Magazine (May 12, 2008)
Vulnerable Dara and ruthless Abigal, who forge an enduring friendship in college, have more in common than it may seem. In Dara's words, "We both had our lives fall apart by the time we were 10." The aftershocks are still rumbling as Livesey's splendid novel begins: Housemates in London, both protagonists have fallen for married men. Dara, however, is hooked on empty promises, while Abigal cheats on the lover who left his wife for her. Like a psychotherapist, Livesey deftly unwinds their stories, exposing the ways in which each learned to live with betrayal early on. Watching her work is mesmerizing and suspenseful; this is a novel that will keep you in its thrall.
Vulnerable Dara and ruthless Abigal, who forge an enduring friendship in college, have more in common than it may seem. In Dara's words, "We both had our lives fall apart by the time we were 10." The aftershocks are still rumbling as Livesey's splendid novel begins: Housemates in London, both protagonists have fallen for married men. Dara, however, is hooked on empty promises, while Abigal cheats on the lover who left his wife for her. Like a psychotherapist, Livesey deftly unwinds their stories, exposing the ways in which each learned to live with betrayal early on. Watching her work is mesmerizing and suspenseful; this is a novel that will keep you in its thrall.
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