The Good Parents: A Novel
by Joan London
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Author: Joan LondonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-02-03
ISBN: 0802170579
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
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Summary: 4 Stars
Reminiscent of the style of Kate Atkinson, Joan London creates characters of surprising depths in this family saga. Although the setup may not be entirely plausible, it serves as a springboard to illustrate the similarities experienced by a mother and daughter at their coming of age. The inner lives of many of the characters are presented, making this an exploration into more than one storyline. What makes women go off with the wrong kind of man, and what kind of effect does it have on those around them. An equally compelling story could be built around the situation of a neighbor's absconding from rural Australia to Florida to pursue an Internet romance, but that trail was left on the periphery, leaving the central family to deal with their issues. The writing is gorgeous, with lovely metaphors such as "Lovely pale skinned girls with sensitive expressions went past, like Parisiennes on their way to a cello lesson."
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