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Pleasant and easy enough read. Story line a bit contrived and predictable and characters one dimensional. Difficult to have sympathy with a character who does not have the guts to come clean about something so important regardless of her history. The story was stretched out for that reason then resolved in double quick time which was slightly unbelievable.
One of Belva Plain's best books. Real life situations, tough real life decision making, reunion, relationships trials and triumphs. Viewing perspectives differently as decades pass. Forgiveness and acceptance.
a new author I had never tried before. I couldn't put this book down, strong characters and a good story about the choices we make.
I read this quickly in a few days, so it was good enough to keep my attention, but really too sappy for me to rate highly. Jennie, a successful 36 year old, is engaged to a widower with three young children. Somehow she is totally panicked when the newborn she gave up for adoption appears in her life, 19 years later. She thinks because she did not tell her fiancee right away about this birth, that he will never forgive her or accept things as they are. Although she is described as intelligent an...
Jennie Rakowsky had a daughter out of wedlock as a young college student. Unwilling to consider abortion, she went to a home for unwed mothers, had the baby and immediately gave her up for adoption. She then moved forward with her life, putting this difficult time behind her. Now, almost 20 years later she is a successful lawyer and advocate of women's rights and is engaged to be married. Out of the blue she receives a phone call from an agency stating that her daughter would like very much to
I only read 30 boring pages.
Although this book kept my interest, I have to agree with an earlier review questioning why an attractive young successful self-made attorney would be so insecure. Also, her fiancé is apparently this wonderful human being and yet she keeps a major secret about her past from him even through their engagement, it doesn't sound logical.
It draggedI hate books where 50÷ of the story is someone knowingly lying because they don't have the guts to own up to the truth. You know they'll never confess but will get caught. But, first you have to suffer through hundreds of pages and gibberish and guilt.
I’m rounding up to 4 stars. I’ve no idea where or when I bought this book, but I’ve had it for years. I finally got around to reading it, & I’m glad I did.Jennie - a lawyer in NYC, engaged to be married. Jill - a student in NYC from New Mexico, & happens to be the daughter Jennie gave up for adoption 19 years ago. Jay, the fiancé ... and Peter, Jill’s biological father & Jennie’s first love.I liked Jennie’s spunk, but her lack of courage in accepting & owning her “mistakes” from years ago drove
Stereotypical weak willed and meek woman who feels she deserves scorn because she can’t (doesn’t even imagine) assimilating into a culture class not her own.The other character is a strong willed selfish spoiled adopted brat who barge in and takes over.I did not like the storyline , however I must say Plain has a great way of writing. I may try another one of her books one day.
I suppose I should have known that "all's well that ends well", but as a person who has a problem with people who tell lies I was quite frustrated that the main character allowed herself to be less than honest. I'm sure it was the author's intent to write the story this way, (and I thoroughly enjoyed Evergreen) but I found myself annoyed with her main character for most of the book.
Very good
I quite unexpectedly enjoyed this book. I've never before read anything by Belva plain and was skeptical about picking it up- I'm so glad that I did.I hated Jennie's inability to tell Jill and Peter about being engaged to someone else (Jay), but everything turned out well in the end.
What a terribly weak main character. Blech.
Life with its twists and turns cam sometimes be full of surprises. The hurt can become real joy and happiness. So never give up. Who knows what the next open door will reveal!
Frustrating read, but at least it ends well. My least favorite book of one of my favorite authors.
Great book!As with all Belva Plain books, she develops characters real and memorable. All her books are fast and easy reads!
