To tell you the truth this book has been on my "To Read" list since it was in the top ten bestsellers on Amazon. But I always found some reason not to buy it, whether it was because I had a pile of "free books to review" just sent to me or life was hectic. It just happened a couple of weeks ago at a children's fair I heard of the announcement of last call for $1 a bag books at the book sale. I love to read so you can understand my excitement. With my two grocery bags in hand, I went over to the Non-Fiction section and to my amazement this book was sitting on the top shelf. Thinking that this was a sign (I am a little superstitious) I immediately put it in my bag and continued to fill my bags. Upon returning home I indulged myself by diving right into this story.
AMAZON SYNOPSIS:
Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret—something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive. . . .
Cecilia Fitzpatrick has achieved it all—she’s an incredibly successful businesswoman, a pillar of her small community, and a devoted wife and mother. Her life is as orderly and spotless as her home. But that letter is about to change everything, and not just for her: Rachel and Tess barely know Cecilia—or each other—but they too are about to feel the earth-shattering repercussions of her husband’s secret.
Acclaimed author Liane Moriarty has written a gripping, thought-provoking novel about how well it is really possible to know our spouses—and, ultimately, ourselves.
Cecilia Fitzpatrick has achieved it all—she’s an incredibly successful businesswoman, a pillar of her small community, and a devoted wife and mother. Her life is as orderly and spotless as her home. But that letter is about to change everything, and not just for her: Rachel and Tess barely know Cecilia—or each other—but they too are about to feel the earth-shattering repercussions of her husband’s secret.
Acclaimed author Liane Moriarty has written a gripping, thought-provoking novel about how well it is really possible to know our spouses—and, ultimately, ourselves.
REVIEW:
Usually I am one to write my review right after I have finished a book. That way all the information is still fresh in my mind as well as my impression of the book. But with this book I am glad I got to busy right after I finished (my kids started school) because I had sometime to obsorb the story and the lesson behind it more.
Originally I was going to give this book only three stars because the book was good, I couldn't put it down but I usually don't give a five star rating unless I liked it some much I would gladly read it again or I know of anyone who would like it enough to put it on their "To Read Again" shelf. But I digress.
Originally I was going to give it three stars because though I liked the story, the characters, and could relate to some of the characters feelings on a personal level I felt that it wasn't quite all there. But having more time to reflect on this book and plot I realized this is not a book that is to be devoured in one sitting. This is a book that needs to be nibbled on and chewed slowly. There is a lot more to the story then whats on the page, there is a deeper meaning and lesson that is hidden a little more deeply then on the surface. The author explains some of this deeper meaning and thoughts in her epilogue at the back of the book.
So after thoroughly digesting the story, plot and lesson I happily give this book a HUGE thumbs up and its well deserved 5 stars.
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