I finished reading this book in tears last evening, moved by the outcome but also frustrated with the speed of events in the last quarter of the book. After a slow-moving plot with more emphasis on character development, I was disappointed that what did happen was too abrupt given the pace of the rest of the material. Some characters' situations were barely resolved while most of the others were dealt with quite superficially. Rather than delve into how each of the characters coped with the events and supported each other, only a quick mention was made of their responses. This may be because the focus of the story was Georgia rather than the other character's lives.
After all, I did enjoy this book although I don't think it would be one I'd read again. As I mentioned in a previous entry, I really do consider it movie material - it would make a great screenplay. An all-star cast would bring the characters to life, portraying each of their unique personalities and deficiencies with emotion and veracity. Perhaps, The Friday Night Knitting Club may turn up soon at your local theatre.
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