This is an unusual story with unexpected turns that kept me interested. But the characters are very true-to-real-life and their family problems and fumblings are realistic. Since I live near Nashville, and that is where the story takes place, the people, neighborhoods and southern idiosyncrasies resonated with me loud and clear. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and now I understand why it has been on several "Best Seller" lists for months. I admit, the final star was because the book is set in Nashville (my Nashville, actually, as the main character grew up about a mile from where I did) and I was impressed with Ann Shayne's accurate and multi-faceted view of this part of town. She even got the Egyptian apartment complex on Murfreesboro road right. I picked this up because it was about the Nashville flood, but I would have enjoyed it even if it had been set elsewhere. I think it is an excellent first novel... the characters are complex and interesting (even the children) and the plotting and pacing are tight. I read it in one day (New Years Eve) and it was a great time. I highly recommend it!
Enjoyed the book especially the setting of Nashville and the family dynamics seem very believable.
—Rocell
Love this - it's a good read, but possibly because I really like the author.
—rtfo
This is a fun, fast read with a Nashville setting.
—Larsyn
Not riveting but a nice story.
—Shikhar
Fun read if you live nearby!!
—Pavithra
