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I was shocked and amazed that any book was able to enchant me the way Between Sisters did from the first moment I opened the book.
While I don't have a sister with which to compare this story to, I had lived through a similar experience with my oldest brother. It pains me that we can't get over our past, but my present and future are much brighter without his shadow to overcast upon it.
Even though the book was somewhat predictable, the way it was told made it even more poignant. Not every piece of the puzzle was formed until the end, and I loved how Hannah wove it together. This was my first read by this author, and it won't be my last.
While I don't have a sister with which to compare this story to, I had lived through a similar experience with my oldest brother. It pains me that we can't get over our past, but my present and future are much brighter without his shadow to overcast upon it.
Even though the book was somewhat predictable, the way it was told made it even more poignant. Not every piece of the puzzle was formed until the end, and I loved how Hannah wove it together. This was my first read by this author, and it won't be my last.
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Very moving. I have to admit, there was a lump in my throat. And that does not happen very often.
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An easy summer read. But with enough story-line and engaging characters to keep the pages turning....it's easy to understand the relationship between the sisters--even though they are so different. I have a sister, and it's not often that an author gets the nuances so right in the way two people relate to one another....Hannah does here. These two women are struggling as adults to find the innocence in their relationship that they once had--before it's too late. It made me want to call my sis' right up...
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This was one of the best books that I have ever read. I did not want to put it down when I started reading it.
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One of the best reads of all times. This is a story about 2 sisters who lose each other and find their way back to being family. A very touching story about these sisters and others that surround them.
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Have tissues ready. Had me laughing and crying a couple of times. I enjoy Kristien Hannah because she weaves a very human story and being human, I can relate.
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This was the first Kristin Hannah book I have read. I wasn't sure I would like it that much but as soon as I started to read it, it became one of my favorite books. It was a little predictable until the twist in the middle of the story. There aren't many authors that can completely take my emotions for a spin. Can't wait to read more of her books!
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This is a good book about the bond betweeen two sisters and their fight to restore the closeness the had a children. Explicit sex scenes did not add value but seemed to lend a bit of trashiness to an otherwise okay book.
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Absolutely amazing read. Just when I thought it was getting predictable I was thrown thru a loop. This was the first book I read by Kristin Hannah but it won't be the last.
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I am Meghann in this book and my sister is Claire. I loved this book and the characters will be with me for a long time.
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Great book! Meghann became a mother to her little sister Clair when their single mother went off to star in a space series. When Meghann was at her wits end as to what to do, she contacted Clair's father (who didn't even know he had a daughter) and left Clair with him to go off on her own at 16. Meghann eventually becomes a successful divorce lawyer and Clair helps her father run a river resort camp. Neither is close until tragidy comes into their lives. I have read a lot of tear jerkers but this book brought on a flood of tears.
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This book was awesome! I loved the characters and the author's way of writing. This is my second book by Kristin Hannah and now I'm hooked. Love her stuff!
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Started a little slow at first, but turned out to be an excellent read! I was pleased with the ending :)
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Anyone who has a sister should read this book!! Good book.
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Meghann Dontess is haunted by heartbreak. Twenty-seven years ago she was forced to make a terrible choice, one that cost her everything, including the love of her sister, Claire. Now, Meghann is a hotshot divorce attorney who doesn't believe in intimacy - until she meets the one man who can change her mind.
Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepared to face her harsh, judgemental older sister. It is the first time they have been together in more than two decades. Over the course of a hot Pacific Northwest summer, these two women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.
Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepared to face her harsh, judgemental older sister. It is the first time they have been together in more than two decades. Over the course of a hot Pacific Northwest summer, these two women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.
Good book.
Kristin Hannah with another delightfully fraught with trouble to be solved somehow plot. Read it all night long. Great read.
Loved this book. The author really kept your interest throught the whole book. Didn't want to put it down. Had to keep reading.
I really felt for these characters. This book wasn't as good as Firefly Lane, but I enjoyed it very much.
Thoroughly enjoyable. Well written despite back and forth from present to past. Easy to follow and keep track. I wanted to meet some of these characters! A nice evolution of relationships.
I loved this book!! But be warned, have tissues ready. Kristin Hannah does a wonderful job of building the characters and making you friends with them. The bond between the characters is very powerful and the plot keeps you pulling through. 2 thumbs up !!
Meghann is haunted by heartbreak. 27 years ago she was forced to make a terrible choice, one that cost her everything, including the love of her sister, Claire. Now she is a hotshot divorce attorney who doesn't believe in intimacy - until she meets the one man who can change her mind.
Meghann Dontess is haunted by heartbreak. Twenty-seven years ago she was forced to make a terrible choice, one that cost her everything, including the love of her sister, Claire. Now, Meghann is a hotshot divorce attorney who doesn't believe in intimacy-until she meets the one man who can change her mind.
Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepares to face her harsh, judgmental older sister. It is the first time they have been together in more than two decades. Over the course of a hot Pacific Northwest summer, these two women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.
Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepares to face her harsh, judgmental older sister. It is the first time they have been together in more than two decades. Over the course of a hot Pacific Northwest summer, these two women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.
Very good book.
A great book for curling up on the couch!
Excellent book but it made me cry.
Couldn't put this book down. Wonderful story.
For Meghann Dontess and Claire Cavenaugh, life has never been easy and family ties haven't been strong. Over the course of a hot Pacific Northwest summer, these two women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.
I love Kristin Hannah! I have read everything by her I can get my hands on.
Meghann Dontess is haunted by heartbreak. Twenty-seven years ago she was forced to make a terrible choice, one that cost her everything, including the love of her sister, Claire. Now, Meghann is a hotshot divorce attorney who doesn’t believe in intimacy—until she meets the one man who can change her mind.
Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepares to face her harsh, judgmental older sister. It is the first time they have been together in more than two decades. Over the course of a hot Pacific Northwest summer, these two women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.
Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepares to face her harsh, judgmental older sister. It is the first time they have been together in more than two decades. Over the course of a hot Pacific Northwest summer, these two women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.
I like happy endings and Hannah delivers!
Liked it!
Interesting story of estranged sisters.
If you have sisters you will totally LOVE this book!!
I loved this book!! Great Story. My first by Kristin. Will definitely be reading more from her!
really enjoyed this week....keep reading when i should have gone to bed.
heart-warming story. i didn't think i would like it, but suprisingly, i did.
twenty years later...is there anything that can overcome the distance between two sisters...
I have a sister that I am very close to and this book rang very true to our relationship.
it was a good plot line but a little bit slow in the begining...........
This was a sweet story about the unconditional love between two sisters. I would read it again.
GREAT BOOK
This is a real heartwarming novel involving family, love, hate, conflicts and everything else in between. Great read!
Chosen by CBS's The Early Show as one of the best books of the Summer
Started out a little slow but I have to say it's one of the BEST books I've ever read. I couldn't put it down! You won't regret reading this one!!!!
Meghann Dontess is a woman haunted by heartbreak. Twenty-five years ago she was forced to make a terrible choice, one that cost her everything, including the love of her sister, Claire. Now, Meghann is a hotshot divorce attorney who doesn't believe in intimacy -- until she meets the one man who can change her mind.
Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepares to face her harsh, judgmental older sister and their self-absorbed mother. It is the first time they have been together in more than two decades. Over the course of a hot Pacific Northwest summer, these three women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.
Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepares to face her harsh, judgmental older sister and their self-absorbed mother. It is the first time they have been together in more than two decades. Over the course of a hot Pacific Northwest summer, these three women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.
Don't usually like "relationship" books but this one I picked up at the airport when I had a long layover and I couldn't find anything else and....I loved it! Enjoy!
This story line takes place in the Pacific NW where I grew up so I enjoyed reading about places I knew about. Great story about 2 sisters getting over their differences and becoming close again.
made me cry
Very good storyline - great development of relationships
Meghann Dontess is haunted by heartbreak. Twenty-seven years ago she was forced to make a terrible choice, one that cost her everything, including the loe of her sister, Claire. Now, Meghann is a hotshot divorce attorney who doesn't believe in intimacy - until she meets the one man who can change her mind. Claire Cavenaugh has fallen in love for the first time in her life. As her wedding day approaches, she prepares to face her harsh, judgmental older sister. It is the first time they have been together in more than two decades. Over the course of a hot Pacific Northwest summer, these two women who believe they have nothing in common will try to become what they never were: a family.
If you like Luann Rice you will love Kristen Hannah
This book was picked by CBS's The Early show as one of the Best Books of the Summer. Two sisters who have been estranged for twenty years come together at the younger sister's wedding and try to become a family.A very good read especially if you are lucky enough to have a sister yourself.
No one knows you like your sister. She can make you laugh or break your heart with a single word. And no one writes novels like Kristin Hannah, an author who vividly explores the intricate bonds of family and, as Tami Hoag said “touches the deepest, most tender corners of our heart.” Now, in her rich, captivating new book, she creates an indelible portrait of two women, once lost to each other, about to come together in a time of exquisite joy and almost unbearable sadness. Sisters by blood, strangers by choice, each stands at a crossroads, ready to confront the betrayals of the past. . . .