Customer Reviews

Health and Happiness

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Wasn't sure exactly what this book wanted to be, a drama, a comedy, a thriller, or what. It had entirely too many main characters and left too many interesting bits unsaid/unresolved at the end. After thinking about it, I'd say that this book was sort of like reading an episode (or maybe a season of) "ER" but at least on the tv show they can resolve some of the patient's stories. Still, I enjoyed this book much more than I did "Le Divorce," which seemed to have some outrageously nutty plot twists.

Coming from the Bay Area and having worked extensively in the health care field here, I was quite taken with the manner in which Johnson was able to achieve a very authentic voice. Ivy was interesting and it was fun tagging along with her as she dealt with the many struggles set before her. I liked that the story ended with her getting her act together rather than riding off into the sunset with a man as a solution to her problems.

I love Le Divorce, so I was sorry to struggle through this one. It felt clumsy, obvious and a little like a soap opera. Oh well.

Like the other reviewer, I couldn't quite figure out what this novel wanted to be. There were many issues that were left unresolved, and there were potential sub-plots that were touched upon but not developed -malpractice, Ivy's ex, etc. Just when I thought the action was really moving along, it just fizzled. In the end, I was left with more questions that answers. Aargh.