The Memory Keeper's Daughter

I love to read and usually read light "fluff" fiction that I can finish in one sitting.

I decided to read this book for an "odd" reason--simply because I heard it made the NY Times Best Seller List and was written by a first time author.

Hmmm, I thought, that's unusual and interesting. I then checked out what Amazonians were saying about the book and it was getting great reviews. I immediately logged onto my library account online and put the book on hold.

Despite having read about 30 Amazon reviews, the book was not what I expected. It was interesting, but not the masterpiece I was lead to imagine it would be. As a matter of fact, before deciding to write my own review, the reason I decided to write a review, was simply to say--the only review you need to read is the one I failed to read first myself.

It's the one at the very top, before all the Amazon book reader reviews, it's titled FROM THE WASHINGTON POST and written by Ron Charles. His review is perfect, accurate, and the best. I'd still have checked the book out for free from my local library after reading his review, but I wouldn't have expected a five star masterpiece.

I liked the idea of this book, but the middle of the book was really long with not much action. Maybe a good book to read if you're short on ideas, but it's not going to keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards is a story of how one man's deception can destroy people's lives for many years to come. Sometimes the decisions we make can define the course our lives take, especially when Dr. Henry makes that fateful decision to get rid of the child and tell his wife Nora the baby died. It's a gripping story with an unexpected ending. When I read books like these I find the need to look for Hope in the world.
If you're so inclined, I found this beautiful new book about Jesus, faith, God and what we will do in the after-life entitled "The Enlightenment, What God Told Me After One Million Prayers: A Message for Everyone," by John H. Eagan. I just finished it. It's really great and deals with God, the creator, Jesus' teachings, and His Passion. It brought me to tears. I think the readers of Edwards's book will really enjoy The Enlightenment

Wasn't quite sure about the ending - I don't know if the wife would have made a different choice as she came across as a society wife to me. A good read though.

I thought it was a pretty good read. It kept my attention the whole way and I felt attached to the characters. Interesting story line, not super original but pretty good.