Unbreakable
by Blayne Cooper
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Author: Blayne CooperEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-30
ISBN: 1883523761
Number of pages: 289
Publisher: Spinsters Ink Books
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Book Review: A wonderful book: you'll laugh, you'll cry...
Summary: 4 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and probably consider it a 4-1/2 star effort. I don't know whether I will read it repeatedly, since part of its punch comes in its plot twists, and there was perhaps a touch too much tragedy relative to triumph for me, and that's why I hesitate at that last 1/2 star. But I believe that I've been pleased with each of Blayne Cooper's books that I've read: the flawless use of language, the realistic and precise characterizations. I am a big fan of this author and would encourage you to check out any of her works.
Myself, I only checked this book out on the strength of the other reviews given it here, because I feel like I've been burned by books in the past that are full of the angst and unrequited love of growing up, but never move past that tragic story to my satisfaction. I don't enjoy the regret-filled or guilt-ridden wallow. I was also wary because there would be so many characters, and many authors can't handle that juggling act, inevitably populating the pages with a bunch of women you hardly tell apart save by name and physical description. In addition, I'm often frustrated by flashbacks, wishing that we could deal with the here-and-now.
I'm very glad that I gave this book a chance. The author displays remarkable skill in expressing each of the girls and women as distinct individuals, whose lives happen to be woven together through a shared past. There was perhaps a bit too much tragedy versus triumph for me (and by that, I'm probably wishing there was more chance to see the new lives the characters would be living, though, granted, that could also have diluted the impact of this story), but there were so many sweet moments, and moments that caused me to laugh out loud, and to cringe in empathy. The romance between Jacie and Nina was precious, but the other relationships in the book were given equal import. It was delightful to experience the strong bonds that these women built as adolescents, that allowed them to ultimately achieve healing as adults. The flashbacks were handled with skill, and were all directly important to the development of the plot.
All in all, a wonderful book that I highly recommend.
Summary of Unbreakable
From their earliest years, five very different girls were as close as sisters - sharing everything, even secrets and lies - until their friendship and their lives were ripped apart by a devastating act of betrayal from one of their own.Twenty years have gone by, and one woman has more cause to regret her estrangement from the group than the rest. An old promise leads to a reunion, which unearths memories, mistrust, and hidden agendas as the former friends - grown up and grown apart - reconnect and realize the impact they've had on each other's lives. Real and perceived betrayals jeopardize the entire event... as well as the hopes of a rekindled romance.
The bonds of love and friendship can be as strong as steel. But are they unbreakable?
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