Between Sisters

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Summary: Another Good Effort
Review: This story takes place in an enjoyable setting with decent characters. I did find Meg's behavior somewhat inconsistent with her makeup, but loves all the others. This is a decent summer read.

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Summary: Between Around and All About Them
Review: This was such a satisfying read for me that I too had to pace myself because I did not want it to end. I loved the characters in this book and plead with Ms Hannah to bring them all back to life in a trilogy! The entire cast of characters were very well thought out and depicted as every day people and professionals making their way in the world. I love the way she gave each one of them their own special personality quirks and the way humor was wound into the dialogue. The witty remarks helped to soften the tension and brought them to where the reader could really relate. After all, don't we all think these things and wish we'd said them? I love the pairing of Meg and Joe's story. Claire is just automatically loved. But, beside the main characters, Ali was a joy to encounter: the chatterbox little munchkin who weaves her way in and out of everyone's heart. Gina the best friend and loyal sister who everyone wants to possess in their family. And Mama.....I'm imagining her reunion with Sam someday. How romantic it would be to put that relationship right....trade her free spirit with Sam's sense of responsibility to family and visa versa and you could have a real Dallas type Dynasty going!
The way this author addresses the delicate issues legal and medical professionals face that can affect their personal and professional lives is excellent. You see the extreme, the obsessed, the egocentric and negative. You are relieved when sensibilities are rescued and fascinated by the process.
Although I most definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a good romantic relationship drama and praise Kristin Hannah for her excellent skills, you might feel as I did; a bit disappointed in the way the ending was wrapped up so quickly. It was almost contrite. I'm truly hoping Ms Hannah did this purposely so she could continue the story in another novel......Don't wait too long Kristin! I miss them already!

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Summary: After reading this book, I'm a new Kristin Hannah fan!!
Review: Wow, what a great book!! This was my first Kristin Hannah novel and definitely won't be my last! I laughed with these characters, I cried with them and I also rejoiced with them. I'm amazed at Hannah's ability to make you to feel what her characters are feeling. In fact, I really feel like I know them personally now and I'm sad that the story is over. This book was a fun read and a fast page turner. I really didn't want to stop reading once I started. Read this book!!