I admit that I'm a slow reader and have a difficult time sticking with a novel. It's not uncommon for me to have several started at once that remain unread on my shelves for years. This book was the exception. The first time I picked it up I was already into chapter 3 before I put it down. That's a good sign. I found myself live-tweeting my reactions to the story and actually laughing out loud (to which I'd have to explain to my husband). I never read the first novel nor saw the movie, but that was not in anyway an obstacle to getting directly into this one. It stands on its own from start to finish. I juggled normal household duties, a dog, and a puppy so I could allow myself the luxury of sinking back into this novel.
It was even sort of a "governmental order" as the governor of Georgia stated that "It might be a time to read a good book" during the Feb 2014 snow/ice storm, so I took it to heart and did my patriotic duty to hunker down in front of the fireplace with Sarah, her siblings, her hilarious father, and the other believable characters Claire Cook so brilliantly brought into my family room. Many times while reading, I found myself wanting to press a "LIKE" button after a certain passage, maybe some of Sarah's self-talk that I wanted to highlight and remember. I must say the beach scene with Paul was pure genius. She captures nuances of different relationships perfectly. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and will recommend it to anyone who likes a fun, captivating story that you don't have to work to understand. By the way, I'm a big lover of dogs.
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