PositiveBooklistEngaging ... Lombardo loves her characters, taking time to peel back each of their layers through the time-lapse structure of the novel and her rich descriptions. Her depiction of the Chicago suburbs is also lovely. A sure bet for fans of Richard Russo and Jane Smiley.
Ayana Mathis
RaveBooklistSharp characters, vivid settings, and beautiful sentences ... The worlds of these two places, and these two women, mesh in surprising and gorgeous ways ... Fans will not be disappointed.
Jimin Han
PositiveBooklistHan delivers a satisfying tale with vivid relationships that will keep readers curious about this complex family shaped by war, loyalty, class-consciousness, and love.
Steven Millhauser
PositiveBooklistConfounded by insecurities and far-off dreams, these characters, like Millhauser’s bizarre worlds, feel fascinatingly real.
