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2023 Build Your Library Reading Challenge







Thursday, December 26, 2019
Poignant Sisters Novel a Decent Read
1:00 AM
(Image from Barnes & Noble)
Thirty years ago, a struggling young mother was arrested and sent to jail. She had no choice but to surrender both of her girls—4-year-old Brooke and 6-month-old Natalie—to the state. Believing they would be kept together, Jennifer Walker served her time knowing—hoping—that her daughters would have a better life without her.
Raised by an adoptive family, Natalie, now 35, is happily married with two children of her own. She runs a small catering business out of her home. Growing up in foster care took its toll on Brooke. At 39, she's a cocktail waitress whose only significant relationship is with a married man. The sisters haven't seen each other since they were separated from each other as children; until very recently, in fact, Natalie had no idea Brooke existed. Now that she does know, she can't stop herself from reaching out. After that? Natalie wants them both to seek out their birth mother. What happens when the two women finally meet? Will Brooke help Natalie find Jennifer? What will happen if they do?
Somewhere Out There by Amy Hatvany is a poignant, compelling story about two women's journeys to reacquaint themselves with each other and, ultimately, rediscover themselves. While there's nothing really original or memorable about them as characters or about their story, the novel is still engrossing. I can't say I loved it, but overall, it made for a decent read.
(Readalikes: Reminds me a little of Far From the Tree by Robin Benway)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for language, violence, sexual content, and disturbing subject matter
To the FTC, with love: Another library fine find
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