Search - Open House

In less than two pages of reading, I was in love with the main character of this novel. There she was, no flaw unexposed, in all her shame and self-invalidation, and I loved her for it. Her journey from scorned wife to triumph and self-love rings with the truth of life, and her foibles will resonate with anyone who has ever had a bad hair day. If for some unfathomable reason, someone were to write my biography when I die, I want it to be Elizabeth Berg.

I loved this book from beginning to end, I couldn't put it down. The writing style of Ms. Berg has perfect flow and rhythm. This was the first book I've read of hers so I'm not sure how the rest are--but the writing of Open House is perfect. It gets to the heart of the matter on the first page, first line: "You know before you know, of course." This is a book about divorce and one woman's loss of herself and how she struggles to find herself again. A lot of heartache--but well worth the read!

This book is such an honest look at divorce and how it can affect your life totally-- then the wonderful adventure of falling in love again.

I really enjoyed this book. I was surprised when it hit home a few times.

I loved this book. The story of Samantha's attempt to pick up the pieces of life after her husband tells her he wants a divorce is very funny. I have been divorced and remember bungling my way into dating again also. I think the characters are easy to relate to. I recommend this book to everyone.

I really enjoyed this book. A very honest story about a woman getting a divorce and then putting her life back together. My first book by this author, but won't be my last. I would recommend it.