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Reply To: Exalta (Nonny) and Mr Crimmins relationship – surprised?

Lynn — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 06:41:27 +0000

I was definitely surprised. Maybe it’s my failing memory, but I could not remember instances of her growth with regard to her prejudices prior to her relationship with Mr. Crimmins. Although I loved seeing her branching out and being open to love outside of her usual type.

I’m not sure she would have approved of Kirby dating a black man if she hadn’t found this relationship, though. But I guess that is people, much of the time. They don’t see what is right until it affects them personally.

Reply To: Tiger’s Letters

Lynn — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 06:32:39 +0000

Yes, the ending was just beautiful! Kate was almost incapacitated with worry, but Tiger’s letter seemed to make a big difference because she understood that he found his life’s purpose. Maybe she could make her peace with his dangerous job because of this. I love that Tiger explained all of this to her, understanding how worried she must have been.

Reply To: Kirby was my favorite daughter

Lynn — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 06:27:33 +0000

I haven’t given much thought to my favorite, probably because I found them each compelling in their own way, but Kirby’s story was probably the most interesting.

Reply To: Should this book stay on the list?

Lynn — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 06:23:11 +0000

Yes, it should stay on the list! I loved it! It has been on my list for a long time. I typically read historical fiction and biography and memoir, as well as some contemporary fiction. Summer reads are not my usual genre, but this one interested me for something lighter but with substance and history. Loved!

Reply To: Edith Wharton

Lynn — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 06:19:52 +0000

I was interested in this author when reading about Blair’s interest in her, yes! I have so many books on my TBR list right now, though, so we’ll see!

Edith Wharton

Leslie C — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:02:15 +0000

How many of you wanted to read an Edith Wharton book after reading this story? LOL….I checked one out today.

Reply To: Should this book stay on the list?

Kristi — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:07:48 +0000

Absolutely! I’ve read several of Hilderbrand’s novels, but this is my favorite. I love how she captured the spirit of Nantucket in the late 60s. I also thought she did a fantastic job telling the individual stories of these four women, all at different life stages, whose lives were intertwined through their shared family. Each of the storylines was compelling too! While I had my favorite one or two, I was rooting for all of them!

Reply To: Kirby was my favorite daughter

Kristi — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:56:55 +0000

I think Kirby’s story was my favorite too. (It’s a hard decision!) I love her strong and independent spirit especially as it came across her in her fights for justice and the people in her life.

Reply To: Kirby was my favorite daughter

Leslie C — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:07:25 +0000

I really enjoyed her story but hard to say which is my favorite. I thought all the sisters had such great perspectives which added to the story. I just loved them all.

Tiger’s Letters

Leslie C — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:03:20 +0000

I thought the letters Tiger wrote were a great addition to the story. I am curious what everyone’s thoughts were on his letter to his mother about being a hero….it actually brought tears to my eyes.