Up Island

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Summary: I couldn't put it down. Up Island is Siddons best book .
Review: Anne Rivers Siddons' portrayal of an Atlanta woman whose life is changed forever by the treachery of her husband's midlife crisis is the best novel she's written so far. I picked the book up and couldn't put it down until I was finished in the early hours of the next morning. Siddons' description of a woman's emotions as her husband leaves her for a younger version of herself is absolutely accurate. The separation from her husband serves to highlight the problems in all the relationships she has with her family, especially her mother. Her mother's death turns out to be what causes Molly to face all her problems and begin her life again. Unlike her earlier novels, Siddons leaves Molly Redwine in the midst of her divorce with her situation with her estranged husband not resolved. I think Molly Redwine deserves another book to go on with her story.

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Summary: excellent and touching story!
Review: The is the second novel I have read by this author. I find her writing enthralling. Her tale of an aggrieved woman grips you and you must read on and on... I found myself engrossed in her characters as though I had met them myself. The story will also make you want to tour every inch of Martha's Vinyard.

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Summary: Up Island
Review: This is the first book I've read from Ms. Siddons. I got the recommendation off of Oprah's Book Club site after reading Elizabeth Berg's "Open House". I was not disappointed at all. I love when a book captivates me so I can't even put it down. I just bought Fault Lines and ordered Colony. I'm anxious to read those as well. I like the main character of Molly and how she comes through so much with such strength. An inspiring story with beautiful descriptive detail especially about Martha's Vineyard. I'm glad I finally found this author.