Cathy Kelly does it againAugust 5, 2008 E. E. Brennan(Crossgar) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is essential reading for any female that has ever experienced the sadness of a break up. The book teaches us that not everything you take for granted is as it seems and there are unexpected twists and turns in the story. Strength, compassion and the ties of family and friends are highlighted in the book which although not intellectually challenging does give us all some food for thought. I read this book in 1 day as I lifted it and literally could not put it down. Every woman should read this book at least once in their life.
Sadly forgetableJuly 4, 2008 B4 member(UK) 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am a huge fan of Cathy Kelly, but was left feeling disappointed having just finished Lessons in Heartbreak.
For me it just felt as if the book lacked a bit of substance - the characters were nice enough and the angst they experienced realistic enough, but somehow this wasn't enough.
A fair amount of the book is set looking back to Lily's life during the second world war and although integral to the whole story it doesn't feel seemless as the book goes from past to present
Overall this book was a disappointment from an author who can normally be relied on to produce a page turner. However saying all that the book did make me cry at the end - so it gets an extra star for that!
