Helpful Score: 4
This book was beautifully written -- a great page turner. I knew nothing of it when I bought it so I had no expectations. I had never heard of it and was pleasantly surprised at page after page. Most of the characters were rich and well-developed. The switches in point-of-view in the story were actually easy to adapt to and rather a nice touch.
However, without giving the ending away, I was extremely disappointed and remain unsettled by the ending. In the reviews I have read since, some say it was inevitable and are not bothered by it. I just don't understand now what the purpose of the book was....for me, the ending has tarnished the book. I loved all but the last 3 chapters (when it became obvious what the author was going to do with the ending). I will stick to my rule that if it's on Oprah's Reading List, don't read it. I guess I should have checked the List first. I don't say that out of disrespect for her, but I find the choices a bit dysfunctional and sad. It's not what I want to wrap myself in....
Ultimately, great book, lousy ending. I wish I hadn't started it.
However, without giving the ending away, I was extremely disappointed and remain unsettled by the ending. In the reviews I have read since, some say it was inevitable and are not bothered by it. I just don't understand now what the purpose of the book was....for me, the ending has tarnished the book. I loved all but the last 3 chapters (when it became obvious what the author was going to do with the ending). I will stick to my rule that if it's on Oprah's Reading List, don't read it. I guess I should have checked the List first. I don't say that out of disrespect for her, but I find the choices a bit dysfunctional and sad. It's not what I want to wrap myself in....
Ultimately, great book, lousy ending. I wish I hadn't started it.
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