Kerry C. reviewed on 2/27/2013

Helpful Score: 2

THE GOOD WOMAN by Jane Porter was, simply put, a fantastic read. I could not put it down. The first in the Brennan Sisters series focuses on Meg, the oldest in a large, Catholic, Irish-American family. Meg, or Mary Margaret Brennan Roberts, has always been the responsible one. She has 3 younger sisters and a younger brother that she was always in charge of and is a perfectionist. Now, she is 42, married with three children and a great job. She is the epitome of a successful woman, but she feels like something is missing, that there has to be more to life than this. In trying to find it, she commits an uncharacteristically selfish act that has massive repercussions. But, that is not all of the book. The book also focuses on family and their dynamics, especially those between the four sisters, and her parents.
I have recently been introduced to Porter's books and can't believe I missed out for so long. Porter writes about real people and real emotions. I laughed and cried, and I felt Meg's conflicts. Porter's characters are very relate-able. She writes about life. The good and the messy parts of it. Even though I don't agree with her actions, I can see how she ended up following the path she did. Meg or any of her sisters could be friends of mine.
I can't wait to to read then next books in the series, not only to find out what happens with the other sisters (THE GOOD DAUGHTER -- Kit's Story, and THE GOOD WIFE -- Sarah's story). I look forward to seeing to seeing how each character grows and immersing myself in the dynamics of, not only the sisters, but the entire family.

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