After finally finishing this book, I cannot help but feel a bit uneasy.
All the obvious questions in the beginning of the book had been answered; however, Kate, the main character, seemed rushed into confidence.
The one thing I liked about this book was the way the book was organized. Harriet Evans did keep you guessing by hinting along the way. She skipped back and forth through 1999 to current day (2007). I had to piece all the feelings of guilt with the reason. Although if I were Kate I would not choose to feel so guilty, I would have been so angry at my friends for not telling me. You learn a lot about people from how they decide to view an outcome in their lives. Kate became stronger through out the book through relying upon herself.
The ending was so Hollywood. I could see Kate Winslet as the main character. Actually it reminds me of the movie she played in "The Holiday" where Iris befriends the next door neighbor, Arthur, played by Eli Wallach. Arthur's character is much like Mr. Allan, Kate's next door neighbor. It makes me think about my own life in my late twenties. I wished for support like Mr.Allan in my life at that time. If I had it I might have had more luck.
I see this book as a "coming of age" story for 27-30year olds! I have always protested that this a time in many ladies' lives where they have to change the way they were viewing the world and find out what kind of adult they will be.
All the obvious questions in the beginning of the book had been answered; however, Kate, the main character, seemed rushed into confidence.
The one thing I liked about this book was the way the book was organized. Harriet Evans did keep you guessing by hinting along the way. She skipped back and forth through 1999 to current day (2007). I had to piece all the feelings of guilt with the reason. Although if I were Kate I would not choose to feel so guilty, I would have been so angry at my friends for not telling me. You learn a lot about people from how they decide to view an outcome in their lives. Kate became stronger through out the book through relying upon herself.
The ending was so Hollywood. I could see Kate Winslet as the main character. Actually it reminds me of the movie she played in "The Holiday" where Iris befriends the next door neighbor, Arthur, played by Eli Wallach. Arthur's character is much like Mr. Allan, Kate's next door neighbor. It makes me think about my own life in my late twenties. I wished for support like Mr.Allan in my life at that time. If I had it I might have had more luck.
I see this book as a "coming of age" story for 27-30year olds! I have always protested that this a time in many ladies' lives where they have to change the way they were viewing the world and find out what kind of adult they will be.
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