December books
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christianreaderWhere the River Runs - Patti Callahan Henry
Meridy grew up in the low country of South Carolina, but is now living a totally different life in Atlanta with her lawyer husband, Beau. After a tragic event when she was 18, she closed herself off to her past and never told Beau about it. But when a couple of situations arise, she heads back home to reconnect with the past. First, I have no idea why this is titled the way it is. It's not about a river, it's about the sea. Second, this is a very typical Henry book where a woman goes through a sort of mid-life crisis and explores her roots, including past boyfriends, and questions her marriage. It's kind of annoying, actually. I wasn't crazy about Meridy--she seemed overly sensitive and dramatic, and was just kind of immature and clueless the whole time. There were many clichés in this book, as well, from the totally platonic best guy friend, to the the disapproving mother, and the all-knowing housekeeper who speaks in wise proverbs.
Landline - Rainbow Rowell
Georgie has to stay back home in California, for work, while her husband Neal and their daughters go to Nebraska for Christmas. Things are tense when Neal leaves, and then Georgia can't reach him to talk things over while he's away. Until she tries using her mom's landline, and somehow makes a call to the Neal of 1998--15 years ago while they were still just dating. Through talking to Neal of the past, Georgie tries to figure out where they went wrong and how to save the marriage. I enjoyed this from the start, though there are some slightly tedious sections. I was a little impatient with Georgie's apathy about getting some clothes/a phone battery/work done/etc. too. Come on! PS Don't name your main female character Georgie. It took awhile to remember that was the girl.
December books: 2
2014 books: 39
Too bad I couldn't make 40 for a nice round number! I actually have another book where I need to read the very end, but time was out at the library (before I left on a trip, so I had to turn it in while I could) so I put in for it again and it's taking forevvvvver to get a copy to finish! So lame. I'm going to forget what it was about.
Meridy grew up in the low country of South Carolina, but is now living a totally different life in Atlanta with her lawyer husband, Beau. After a tragic event when she was 18, she closed herself off to her past and never told Beau about it. But when a couple of situations arise, she heads back home to reconnect with the past. First, I have no idea why this is titled the way it is. It's not about a river, it's about the sea. Second, this is a very typical Henry book where a woman goes through a sort of mid-life crisis and explores her roots, including past boyfriends, and questions her marriage. It's kind of annoying, actually. I wasn't crazy about Meridy--she seemed overly sensitive and dramatic, and was just kind of immature and clueless the whole time. There were many clichés in this book, as well, from the totally platonic best guy friend, to the the disapproving mother, and the all-knowing housekeeper who speaks in wise proverbs.
Landline - Rainbow Rowell
Georgie has to stay back home in California, for work, while her husband Neal and their daughters go to Nebraska for Christmas. Things are tense when Neal leaves, and then Georgia can't reach him to talk things over while he's away. Until she tries using her mom's landline, and somehow makes a call to the Neal of 1998--15 years ago while they were still just dating. Through talking to Neal of the past, Georgie tries to figure out where they went wrong and how to save the marriage. I enjoyed this from the start, though there are some slightly tedious sections. I was a little impatient with Georgie's apathy about getting some clothes/a phone battery/work done/etc. too. Come on! PS Don't name your main female character Georgie. It took awhile to remember that was the girl.
December books: 2
2014 books: 39
Too bad I couldn't make 40 for a nice round number! I actually have another book where I need to read the very end, but time was out at the library (before I left on a trip, so I had to turn it in while I could) so I put in for it again and it's taking forevvvvver to get a copy to finish! So lame. I'm going to forget what it was about.
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Date: 2015-01-01 04:56 am (UTC)My phone sometimes calls 15 year older versions of people too, it's always awkward : /
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Date: 2015-01-05 07:22 pm (UTC)You should give them tips about buying stock!