This intriguing title promised an interesting read. It did not deliver. There were too many characters in the book club and I never did get a handle on them. I was always confused about who was whom. And the occasional critique or discussion of Austen was pretty obscure. Still, some of the writing and characterization was enjoyable and well done. Not well done enough to read again or to especially recommend, though. These characters meet over the course of the year and a broken marriage comes back together. One part I enjoyed, though, was the way the author would describe the characters' individual pasts...they were often funny and colorful, especially the only male member of the book club, Grigg. He had a fascinating relationship with his sisters, and this was enjoyable to read.
Occasionally an interesting northern California place would be mentioned and that would enliven my interest. It was minimal, however. I almost didn't finish this, and now I'm a little sorry that I wasted my time. When I'm browsing a used bookstore, I need to get on Amazon and read some reviews before I put my money on the table! Life is too short to read a ho hum book. I've been doing that too often lately! Time to get on to something good and meaty!!!! Or light and fun????
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