I usually read books very quickly but I am still struggling to finish this one. Which is surprising given that this book is quite well written. Reminiscent of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Thelma and Louise, Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, Fried Green Tomatoes, and other books or movies about women who band together to overcome personal issues, there is much here that women can relate to at all stages of their lives. From Anita, a widow trying to get on with her life whilst her grown children think they know what's best for her, to Georgia, trying to make a living and raise a child on her own, women connect with the hardships of these realistic characters.
I personally think this book would make a great movie as the descriptive, slower-moving parts, would probably be taken out or advanced quickly; although, I do find that some of the day-to-day happenings chronicled in detail in the book are necessary for the development of the characters and the plot to follow. I wonder what actors would be chosen for each of the parts. It's easy to visualize each of the roles from their depiction in the book. (I can see Julia Roberts playing Georgia and Meryl Streep as Anita. I wonder if I'd make it as a director in the movie industry? )
I do feel a connection to the characters and therefore, I am invested in the outcome of their lives. I really do want to know what happens to them and how their problems are resolved. Will all the loose ends by tied up? Will everyone enjoy a happy ending? I am a die-hard "happily-ever-after" reader that hopes not to be disappointed.
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