The knitting club held on Friday nights at "Walker and Daughter" is not just a pleasurable pastime but a safe haven for the women who gather there. Each woman, including Georgia and Dakota, finds acceptance and escape from their problems in this comfortable setting. Although not all friends at the beginning, the women connect through shared experiences and support each other through difficult times. As I write this, Lucie arrives at the shop, claiming to be "Good" or "Maybe just okay" but in reality close to tears. The women band together to console her and in so doing begin to realize the value of their association. "This is our place, and it's a good place to be. And kudos to us that we all come together every week, no matter how difficult the days have been..."
This unity and togetherness may help the characters solve their problems but for me, this does not make for interesting reading. I much prefer an intricate plot with a mystery to solve or a rapidly growing love affair with some problems along the path to ultimate happiness. In short, I need action and that is what is lacking in this novel so far.
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