I had fun reading this story. There are so many ridiculous characters that you just gotta love. I also didn't figure out the whole deal with her mother ahead of time. I wouldn't have guessed that. There's lots of sadness and laughs and heart.

So very refreshing. I am in my mid fifties and have abandoned tv. I've taken to books now. These books mirror my thoughts on how in a few generations we have lost the love and joy of a simpler way of life.

This book is making me crazy. I bought it because the author came highly recommended by one of my favorite authors & the sample seemed promising. However, I'm halfway through the book and ABSOLUTELY NOTHING has happened. I can't tell if this is the back story to something great that may happen or if this is the actual story (I sure hope not) This is basically one really long story about a very boring person. Its not sad, funny, thrilling, dramatic or suspenseful. It's just telling the life of a very boring person. A story about my life would be more interesting. (that's not saying much) And another thing - it keeps jumping from the 1940's to the 70's to the 50's to the 40's. It's confusing. I'm not liking this book at all - but I'm going to finish it because I spent $$ on it. If it gets better I will revise my review I promise. But I'm not holding my breath... OVERALL The book got better in the end. I think that it would be a good book if u just leave out book II. Shorten it some and get to the point. There are some interesting characters that I came to like. Basically, If u can stick it out til the end it's ok- but i would rather read books that I like all the way thru.