Kept Me Reading, But . . .

This book opens with morgue scene, and a wife identifying the body of her husband. From that point on, the chapters are from the perspectives of the different characters in the story. Still, the protagonist is the woman, Sophie, who is the hub connecting the three men and various women in her life. From that first chapter, when I was sympathetic toward her, I gradually but completely came to abhor her. While I was interested to know the outcome of the mystery, I really didn't like Sophie at all. I'm probably not supposed to, but if I don't like the main character, it's hard for me to invest in the book.

Funny Reflections

Author Alec Wilkinson needed a temporary job, and got one with the Wellfleet Police

Department on Cape Cod. Apparently in the 1970s one didn't need any kind of special training, a police academy certificate, gun knowledge, etc. to be issued a squad car and a gun. Frightening, really, but luckily Alec was a peace-lover and most of his encounters were more slapstick than hazardous. He does a good job with his remembrances, and you can feel the loneliness, boredom, and uniqueness of working that night shift in a small town.

No, You Haven't!

Lauren charms again, with this newest, chatty book about, well, stuff.

Her style is so infectious, and although one may argue that the book meanders at times, I think it takes a great writer to do that as if a conversation is happening, (which real conversations do, in fact, do) and still keep the reader engaged. I'll read anything she writes--she makes me want to be her neighbor!