Kathy Frederick

Ellis has sleepwalked her way through her life in Long Island. She is fond of Tony, loves her kids, and tolerates her husband’s family. When she is confronted with his infidelity, she accepts it without question. What is the matter with this woman? She probably would have done better with Jim. At least she would have been among people she understood and wouldn’t have had to abandon her mother. I found myself caring less than I wanted to. Maybe the way to look at these books are as tales of immigration/emigration and the price people often pay in adjusting to new cultures.

I liked the mystery but it was way overwritten. Need to lose about 25%. The ending was endless.

I was ready to dislike this a lot based on reviews. My biggest complaint was the poor quality of the original investigation that put Neville in prison. Would they really have convicted him despite the lack of DNA evidence? I seem to have found Hannah less annoying than other people. I liked the book.

I understand the controversy. Nonetheless it’s a very good read.