What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *The story begins with Francis and Brain who are both NYPD cops and also become neighbors.
2. *Each man marries and begins a family. Even though they live side by side, the two families don't interact too much for various reasons.
3. *The men's children, Peter and Kate, begin a friendship when they are very young which continues until their early teens.
4. *During one horrible night, a tragic event takes place that divides the two families for years to come.
5. *As Kate and Peter each move on from the "event" on their neighborhood street, their hearts and minds continue to be pulled back to their earlier years together.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *When I first began at the beginning of summer, I was drawn into the story and was excited about the plot. Then it seemed life, and other books, got in the way and I didn't have as much time as I wanted to really dig in.
2. *I enjoyed the background information about both Francis and Brain's beginnings and how their families were created and evolved.
3. *The "event" between the two families came as a shock to me and really pulled me into the pages.
4. *I enjoyed the development of both Kate and Peter and what life brought each of them for the many years to come after they "parted".
5. *The author did a phenomenal job of creating a rich and moving story of these two families that spanned over many years. A complete joy to read!
Who Should Read It: I recommend this adult novel to any reader that enjoys great fiction, character driven stories, and strong writing from the first page to the very last. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars!
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