Maine

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Maine by K Courtney Sullivan

Gail on July 18, 2011 at 09:24 said: Edit

MAINE Reading Maine on my Kindle and I’m 29% into it. I must say, it is an easy read, and I found myself identifying with some of the characters. I hope the others have delved into the book as well so we can talk about it soon!

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- Katherine on July 19, 2011 at 18:08 said: Edit
  
  MAINE
  I’m just getting started with it, so far you are right Gail an easy read. I think we should Identify the chapter we comment on. Then if someone reads the comment they will know not to read a comment from a chapter they haven’t reached yet. I love the quote in the beginning of the book!
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Brandi on July 20, 2011 at 08:41 said: Edit

MAINE I haven’t gotten too far into it yet, but I find it VERY easy to understand too. I think this was a good pick!

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- Katherine on July 23, 2011 at 15:39 said: Edit
  
  thank you. I’m enjoying it wouldn’t it be great to have a place on the beach!
  
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Brandi on July 26, 2011 at 13:44 said: Edit

MAINE I love how my first impression of Kathleen has changed!

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Katherine on July 29, 2011 at 07:02 said: Edit

MAINE
How is everyone enjoying the book?
How far along are you? Have I given enough time? I plan the new book vote for August 15th
Any thoughts on Alice, Maggie, Kathleen, Anne Marie?
Hugs,Katherine

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- Doylene Brents on February 9, 2012 at 20:57 said: Edit
  
  I’m halfway through it. I’m disappointed in the book even though the first chapter was pretty good. I thought the lady who picked her up at the airport was an interesting character. I am having trouble relating to the main character. I feel her convictions are not very strong.
  
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Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita on August 8, 2011 at 11:50 said: Edit

MAINE
I finished this one and I have to say, I didn’t love it. I didn’t not like it, I just thought it was so-so. A very easy read. I found Alice to be identical to someone I know in real life, so delving into that character was interesting. Anne Marie I felt so sorry for – you had to wonder if she ever found contentment. Kathleen really grew on me as a character, and she developed a lot by the end of the novel. I do think that the author really created a true-sounding family dynamic. Yes, dysfunctional – but it all rang true to their history.

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- Katherine on August 9, 2011 at 07:21 said: Edit
  
  MAINE
  I’m done too. I thought is was an easy read. I enjoyed it. I kept picturing it as a lifetime movie ( or hallmark). I’m not sure how much to say about it because I’m not certain if everyone has finished it yet. Stephanie. I think your summary of the book is wonderful. How interesting that you know someone who is like Alice.
  
  No matter where you are, chances are pretty good that you know a family like the Kellehers, or you have at least heard stories. I enjoyed reading about the three generations of the Kellehers as they prepared for their pilgrimage to the cottage on the beach. Can you imagine winning property on the beach.. oh my….. be still my heart. To see what I mean you may want to visit my cottages page.
  Although I enjoyed reading the preparations and back stories of each of the characters. I really came to attention when they all arrived in Maine. This book may start off a bit slowly for some. But, I enjoyed how it ramped up towards that last few chapters.
  I won’t go on until I see some more comments. I don’t want to say to much. Hugs!
  
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  - Brandi on August 15, 2011 at 14:12 said: Edit
    
    MAINE
    I am almost done with it. I am like you though, I see a Hallmark movie or something on LMN.
    
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Lesa on August 11, 2011 at 18:11 said: Edit

MAINE
Finished last night and I loved this book! And after I moaned about Robopocaplyse not winning– hahaha. This isn’t the sort of book I typically choose– but I’m easily enthralled with any story and the characters/story just fascinated me.

I liked getting to know all four women– even Alice the battleaxe. I loved the flashbacks to the 1940s– and the author did an amazing job with doling out the history of each woman to keep the story flowing up to the big reveal of the source of Alice’s guilt. Some books drag and drag to the reveal but this one never did for me.

The secondary characters were very well done and added depth to story. Didn’t you just love Daniel– What a good man! Arlo too. But Gabe– What a jerk!

I thought this would be a good movie too– and I also thought these people need to pay a visit to Dr. Phil!!

Very interesting to see how Alice’s bottling up her guilty conscience affected three generations. Her impromtu meaness was just astounding– imagine telling your granddaughter in front of her date on prom night that she looks fat!!

Not sure if you are ready to discuss the ending or not so will save that for later.

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- Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita on August 16, 2011 at 09:30 said: Edit
  
  MAINE- Your review made me smile. And I think the flashbacks were terrific too. She really managed to get each character’s “voice”.
  
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  - Katherine on August 19, 2011 at 15:46 said: Edit
    
    MAINE-I do agree with you Stephanie. I’m still a little hesitant to comment about the ending though since everyone hasn’t posted their thoughts yet. I’m looking forward to reading the new book Thin, Rich, Pretty. Hugs!

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