Pamela C. (pj-s-bookcorner) reviewed on 4/19/2012 + 885 more book reviews

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I have read the complete Elm Creek Quilts series. The last one left me somewhat disappointed; however Chiaverini picks up her earlier style with Sonoma Rose. I loved this book. Other reviewers have criticized it because of some dark content (battered wife, alcoholism), but both subjects are approached with sensitivity and without prolonged, detailed descriptions. I cared about the family and their future as well as the other characters. Wonderful descriptions of the Sonoma Vally vineyards and happenings during Prohibition. However, I did feel the ending was a little rushed - would have liked her to flesh out the release of Rosa's husband from jail and his efforts to find his family. Maybe that's the next book????

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