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I just happened upon this book at the library. I had no expectations and was very pleasantly surprised at how good it was. It made me laugh and cry, I couldn't put it down.
I found the book completely engrossing. Dorathea is a remarkable character. You must get past heartbreak and horror, innocence and shame, recriminations and regrets, all beautifully detailed, to get to the point of the narative: Even though we can never have complete control over every aspect of our lives, we are responsible for how we react to pain and tragedy. Ms Tucker does this in a straightforward, non-judgemental prose that is both sweet, and at times, very funny. Her trust and unaffected mannor are precious. I would recommend this book to all my friends and family.
.well worth the reading time. Unusual story, good character development - yes, a little "clichey" - but I really enjoyed it.
I admit, I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 so I wouldn't appear too harsh. In fact, several times this summer I have gratefully put the book away to move on to a new buy -- only to have to pick it up again when I've run out of other things to read. I am disappointed in this book, after reading a synopsis of what seemed like it would be an interesting story line and seeing all the good reviews. Like some other reviewers in the minority, I think the writing is bland and stilted, and the characters are uncompelling, leaving me bored, not invested and annoyed with them (especially Dorothea - GAG). My latest stint with the book has put me within 20 pages of the end, but I don't think I can make myself finish it -- it's just not worth it, in my opinion. I haven't read Lisa Tucker's other books, so perhaps her style of writing just doesn't suit my tastes.
I guess I have to make up my own real ending. This is one of those books that I had trouble putting down. But I was disappointed in the ending, as it left me wanting to know more about how all the characters survived the challenges in their life. I've not read any of Ms. Tucker's other books, but I plan to.
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