Rating: 4 star rating
If you like books that make you feel like you actually live in the town, you'll definitely enjoy this one. It’s a novel of short stories set in a beautiful town called Neptune, Vermont. It follows a bunch of different people over three generations, which shows how everyone’s lives are connected in ways they don't even notice.
The characters themselves are really interesting. You have Stewart, the local mailman dealing with a tough marriage and a tragic past. There's a sheriff who gets in trouble for doing the right thing, a little girl with a bad stutter who somehow befriends a wild bear, and a kid named Isaiah who takes a long train ride with his mother to meet his real dad for the first time.
The reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because it's a multi character driven story. It jumps around to so many different stories and people, it took me a little while to get invested every time the focus shifted. I sometimes found myself wishing it just stuck to one or two main storylines so I could stay with Isaiah or Stewart a little longer.
The ending wraps up in a way that connects the older generation to the younger generation. It leaves you feeling like you really know this town. Definitely worth a read if you like good small town drama.
Thank you, NetGalley, Acre Books, and author Catherine Tudish for this free ebook review consideration. All review opinions are my own.
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