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Joseph and Isabelle Winters seem to have it all: a grand home in Holt, New York, a trio of radiant daughters, and a sense that they are safe in their affluent corner of America. But when five-year-old Ellie disappears, the fault lines within the family are exposed: Joseph, once a successful businessman, succumbs to his demons; Isabelle retreats into memories of her debutante days in Savannah; and Ellie's bereft sisters grow apart-Madeline reluctantly stays home, while Caroline runs away.
Fifteen years later, Caroline, now a New Orleans cocktail waitress, sees a photograph of a woman in a magazine. Convinced that it is Ellie all grown up, Caroline embarks on a search for her missing sister. Armed with copies of the photo, an amateur detective guide, and a cooler of Dixie beer, Caroline travels through the New Mexico desert, the mountains of Colorado, and the smoky underworld of Montana, determined to salvage her broken family.
Fifteen years later, Caroline, now a New Orleans cocktail waitress, sees a photograph of a woman in a magazine. Convinced that it is Ellie all grown up, Caroline embarks on a search for her missing sister. Armed with copies of the photo, an amateur detective guide, and a cooler of Dixie beer, Caroline travels through the New Mexico desert, the mountains of Colorado, and the smoky underworld of Montana, determined to salvage her broken family.
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Rachel R. (
11 member(s) found this review helpful.
Very engrossing story about three sisters, one of whom disappears when she is 5 years old, just as the 3 were to run away together. The novel takes place 15 years later when the mother sees a picture of a young woman in a magazine who she believes to be the missing sister and sends her daughter Caroline to find her. The story shows how losing one family member can cause a whole family to be lost and asks when and how do we let go so we can find ourselves.
Mary B. (
9 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was a great book, easy to read, and a story you want to stick with. Would recommend to anyone who wants a good summer read.
Tish O. (
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
this small but unusual book will either grab you or confuse you.the author uses different fonts for different charachters.
it is a story of a dysfunctional family that has their youngest child disappear.the story goes back and forth in time,giving the history of the family.the mother never lets go of the thought that her child is still alive.if i say more i'd give too much away
Judy B. (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I found this book to be lacking in subtstance. However, it is a quick and easy read so I kept reading thinking that it would eventualy get good. Even though I didn't particularly enjoy the story I was looking forward to the end. Not just because the book would be over, but I did want to know what would happen. The ending left me fealing robbed. What I looked forward to just wasn't there.
Ann D.
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Fifteen years after her 5 year old sister disappeared, Caroline Winters sees a picture in a magazine and, convinced it is her long lost sister, sets out to find her and bring her home.
A touchingly funny story of love, loss and family.
Nora D. (
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Excellent - easily devoured in an afternoon! A book that I could not put down; well written and emotional. Get this book! :)
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book was sad and compelling. You could feel the hearbreak of the characters, who seemed as real as anyone I have met. I could not put this book down, and I would reccomend it to everyone!
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Characters that you love, a suspenseful story line. Not something you normally find in a 200 page book but this one I loved. For me, this story reflects hope & healing.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
awesome book!!! i have passed it on to my sister who i'm sure will pass it on to my other sister! amanda ward has a wonderful way of putting you in each of the characters heads and making you see their very different viewpoints. i am looking for any other books readers may have of hers.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
HATED this book! I should've thrown it out the window but didnt want to litter. I skimmed the entire 2nd half just to finally get to the end to see what happened. Now I wished I hadn't even wasted that effort. I know this book has gotten great reviews but I personally thought it was one of the worst books ever. To sum it up, it's about deceit, alcholism and lack of self respect. Oh, I do remember there being something about a missing child...
Don't get me wrong, I too lost a brother and I currently work in the medical field so I should have gotten some sort of sentimental feelings from this book. Instead, it bored me to tears and made me angry with all the nonsense contained instead of focusing on the child.
Save your money and either swap it on here or just skip it altogether.
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Heidi R. (The book was easy to read and as a result I finished it, but I found it hard to relate to the characters. At times it was awkward to read about their social quirks, that were due to their experiences, but still not comfortable. By the end I cruised through the book and found myself relaxing into the story. It was worth it to keep reading.
I really enjoyed this one. It was a little too short - that's my only complaint! I like that the ending was left the way it was, but there could've been more to it.
Though some may complain the story was a little too neat, I like stories that way, so I really can't complain.
It was a fast, entertaining read and I would definitely recommend it and read her other work.
I really enjoyed this book. Started it in the morning and had it finished before bed. It was an amazing story of 3 sisters and heartbreaking of what they had to go through during their childhood, yet while one goes missing they seem to all re-connect at the end. This was a page turner for me and I just loved it. Now I'm going to have to see what the author holds in store for me in her other books. :)
A very good read--I will be suggesting it for our next book club selection. I was a little confused with the chapters that were set up as " letters " but it was all explained in the end which I enjoy in a book.
This was a powerful story of what it means to be lost. The ending could have been stronger, however.
Very sad- There is enough guilt to go around for everyone. Enjoyed it none the less-especially the resolution.
Amy H. (I enjoyed this book. I found it to be a quick read. I thought the author's method of using present day narration as well as glimpses into the past and letters was interesting. I did find the book to be a bit confusing in that way it was written and probably didn't truly figure out what was what until at least half way or 3/4 through the book. I didn't really like the ending as it left too much hanging for me. I wish the author would have added another chapter or two or an Epilogue. In my opinion, the book just ended and I would have liked more info/closure. All in all I did enjoy it though.
This book is about relationships between sisters,spouses and lovers, friends and parents.How a family deals with a very traumatic event. Great story and great ending
Quick easy read... Keeps you interested from the beginning. Written in a neat format - probably easy to read quickly, might be more confusing if you read slow because it is telling a few different stories.
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