About this title: From the author of "Tied to the Tracks" comes a charming new novel set in Lamberts Corner, South Carolina--a beautiful town where no ones secrets remain hidden for very long.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780399154669ISBN:0399154663
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Date Published: 2008-02-14
ISBN-13:9780399154669ISBN:0399154663
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Publisher: Putnam Pub Group, E Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780399154669ISBN:0399154663
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Date Published: 2009-03-03
ISBN-13:9780425225912ISBN:0425225917
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Berkley Pub Group
Date Published: 2009-03-03
ISBN-13:9780425225912ISBN:0425225917
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780425225912ISBN:0425225917
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780425225912ISBN:0425225917
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. very good condition clean pages like a brand new, fast shipping with the delivery confirmation number. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 358 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
"I really liked this book. I liked the way more information about the characters was revealed as you progressed through the book instead of hitting you with all the information at the beginning of the book."
"I should almost abstain from giving this book a star rating considering the post surgical drug induced state in which I read the first 15 pages and thought that Dodge character was a dog being persosnified. Nevertheless, I always have an opinion.
I thought the town of Lamb's Corner was charming. It, in and of itself my favorite character. It was the most relatable certainly.
Problems: the construction of the book was poorly executed, the characters were too abundant to develop strong feelings for any of them, the agoraphobia issue was laughable, the "shocking twist" that the main character was--gasp--a therapist for one month was ludicrous, the author had major POV issues and was constantly flipping in and out of character's heads. Honestly, where was her writing group???
My favorite part was the 2 pages or so that the author italicized as a flashback because she'd written herself into a corner. It was actually the most interesting part of the book in spite of the fact that I don't think you're allowed to just italicize something because you're in trouble with your story.
"John Dodge buys small businesses that are failing and uses his magic touch to get them up, running, and successful....then he moves on. He never spends more than 2 years in a spot. Why is that? Julia who came to this small southern town five years ago, runs a Linens Shop and keeps to herself, which is very hard to do in a town where everyone knows everyone and all of their business. Set in the South, filled with local flavor and customs, this is a fun read. This book actually touches on some interesting topics and has great characters, which takes it out of the "chick lit" category into something more."
"The plight of the main character was the only thing that kept me reading. (I'm trying not to reveal too much.) There were holes in John Dodge's back story as well as other aspects of the Kallesjo subplot. I also found the numerous community members hard to keep straight. Bean was an enjoyable character, as was some of the inter-play between Dodge and his sister. But the resolution seemed a bit unrealistic."
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