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Departures (2004)

by Lorna Jane Cook(Favorite Author)

3.21 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0312321287 (ISBN13: 9780312321284)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

St. Martin's Press

review 1: Story of a family that seems to be unravelling through most of the story.....then in the last few pages it all gets pulled together and tied up neatly in a bow. Not really what I expected, but was an ok read. Favorite line from the book....."above the clouds, the sun is always shining." .....a way for Malcolm to express to his daughter that no matter what happens in life, he is always going to be there for her.
review 2: I really enjoyed this book. It was another gem blindly plucked from the shelves of Robbins library. A story about a family in the Midwest-each trying to find their way. An academic father, emotionally absent mother, teen sister trying to figure out if she is straight or gay, teen son obsessed with a rebellious new girl in school and the two li... morettle sisters (one who thinks she is an angel and can fly). What captivated me was the interaction among them-their connection despite the fact they were all moving in different directions and each fighting a personal battle. Isn't that truly the way most families work? As a unit but with many moving parts? The author write beautifully, with lovely atmospheric description. I can remember so much because it was so vivid and strong. This was a fun and easy read. I plan to read more of Cokk's work. less

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