Ooh! A new Anne Tyler book! I popped into the library last week to return some books, and I decided to browse the new fiction shelf. What a treat to find - Three Days in June by Anne Tyler is a very short delightful tale about second chances.
Friday - Gail Banes might have lost her job, or maybe just quit it. She wasn't invited to pre-wedding spa day. And her ex-husband, Max, shows up...with a cat...and needs to stay for the weekend.
Saturday - daughter, Debbie, is getting married. All fine and dandy, except some secrets have popped out. Gail thinks it should be a deal breaker. Both Debbie and Max sorta say, "Hmm. You, of all people, can not judge this situation."
Debbie does indeed say, "I do." The wedding is pleasant, even though the new in-laws are almost "too much", in Gail's opinion.
Sunday - well, is the cat staying...is Max leaving?
Typical Anne Tyler writing. Humor. Humanity. She smoothly depicts a family and all its foibles.
I truly enjoyed this witty book.
Sounds like a messy situation all right.
ReplyDeleteYes but the author writes so smoothly and realistically. Well done and plausible.
DeleteI'd say "no" to the ex but let the cat stay.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Joanne. Have a great day and week.
Smart thinking. Anne Tyler writes smart, complex characters.
DeleteTake care!
Sounds verry intriguing! I do like stories set in super short periods of time..
ReplyDeleteAnd she truly makes the most of it.
DeleteHi Joanne - I always love your recommendations ... even though I don't read many novels ... and I know where to come to - to find something light and easy to read - cheers and welcome home - Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks. I do offer a variety. And home for 2 weeks. Then off again. May is busy! Hope all well with you.
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