I really enjoyed this audiobook. The details were extensive but amazingly didn't seem to be too much but instead gave an intimate knowing of the characters and what they were feeling and going through.

Well written, sad, funny, touching, an overall enjoyalble book. Touches on the stories we hear in the news of Politicians cheating on their wives, and the women and families behind the cameras. A story of love and forgiveness, and really just getting back in touch with one another after a lifetime of chasing careers and living the American dream.

a smidge under 4 stars

I actually enjoyed this book despite the cheating, which i usually won't read.
Cheating leaves me nauseous.
I like a story about women who "find themselves" and I was proud of Sylvie
for doing just that.
However, her decisions in the end left me disappointed and unsatisfied.

You cannot go wrong with a book by Jennifer Weiner. This was no exception. I loved it. Get it.

In my chronological journey through Jennifer Weiner's novels, I've come to sympathize with her characters less and less. Something about how the characters develop from lack of self-awareness to understanding the big picture that is a bit off, I can't really explain it. Having said that (as vaguely as possible), again, the story was strong enough that I wanted to stick with it and discover how it all shook out. There were strong plot elements - a senator's wife playing the role until she discovers he cheated on her, the type A daughter with the perfect career as a doctor, perfect home and family - who is also a cheater, and the recovering addict daughter, struggling to lead a normal life. All these make for a great story, if only I found the characters a little less irritating.

I loved the difference between all of the characters. It really helped the storyline and the interactions between the characters. I also loved the setting once the wife got to the summer home. It made me want to be there with her.

The Thanksgiving dinner scene was very interesting - lots of different emotions involved.

I didn't have any extreme reactions. I felt that the book was slow and somewhat repetitive.

I liked the reader and the different voices she used.

No, too many books to go back and re-read a mediocre book. But I usually do not read books twice.

Probably not, I would recommend other books by Weiner

Judith Light is a fabulous narrator, switching from male to female voices easily as well as believably. Her reading style is probably the sole reason I stuck with this book. I even went into the site to look for other books she had narrated and was disappointed to see that there were so few.

Diana was the most memorable character for me, however, I did not like her. The story revolves around her marital indiscretions, her younger sister's addictive and juvenile behavior and their mother's attempts to "come to terms" with her senator-husband's infidelity. The story was "predictable" and lacked Weiner's usual humor and punch. The women all seemed like spoiled brats. Would not recommend. Read Good in Bed to truly get the flavor of Weiner's writing style.

Please offer more books read by Judith Light; she is on a par with Barbara Rosenblat, another of my favorite readers

JWeiner has written a story applicable to this time. I thought this could be another "downer" book that leaves you feeling abused but her delivery is so well done, it doesn't happen because you can feel the strength of her characters. You can relate in some way with each of these women..even the male characters. I savored this story. Well narrated...Thank you

This was a good read for me. Interesting, well-written, good plot...just pleasant and fun and even insightful at times. I'm glad I ordered it.

There were no surprising plot twists. This was a plain, simple story that I could have outlined before I stared listening. And yet, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I kept thinking, I know what's going to happen next...and it did...and yet I hated to leave the story behnd in my car when I got to my destination. The characters were developed nicely and the story was well-told. I have loved Judith Light since I was young and she was in the soaps. I think she did a fabulous job narrating this. I am a fan of Jennifer Weiner's work and this further solidified my like of her work!!!