You would not recognize that Sylvia at 17 in Bohemian clothes and long flowing loose hair was the same Sylvia 38 years later who was a pressed suit wearing, hair dying, prim and proper politician’s wife. Life was a ritual of making her husbands schedule, getting his coffee and being by his side as the perfect cookie cutter political wife.
Then a very public scandal rips Sylivia’s marriage wide open and make’s her question everything she has become. Retreating to her mothers unoccupied seaside home, Sylvia works at distancing herself from the mess her life has become and creating a life she can move forward in.
I think somewhere along the line of mountains of books and authors I enjoy, I forgot how much I enjoyed Jennifer Weiner (pronounced Why-ner). Listening to this audio just reminded me that she is not an author to miss.
Usually when a book has several strong protagonists, I usually find myself favoring a story line and going with that. That is mainly because when you split the top billing character, many times they lack depth and development.
In Fly Away Home, I have to say I enjoyed all three-story lines. Sylvia’s story was painful and honest and I loved how she handled herself, even allowed herself to change out of that stiff molding she had placed herself in. Diane’s story also felt real and captivated me wondering what she would ultimately do, and Lizzie, who never really seemed to live up to anyone’s expectations suddenly finds her own worth.
Really, Fly Away Home is an impressive heartwarming read that does not end with everything tied up in a neat little bow. Instead it feels real that some questions remain to be answered – and some choices, are still being processed through. Yet I was satisfied with the way it all ended.
I recommend Fly Away Home as an excellent summer read or listen.
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I havent read this book yet – sounds like a great read. Great review! =)
Thanks!
This was awesome!
I loved this book, too; I read it awhile ago, but it’s on my shelves just begging to be reread.
Read it again! Read it again!! 😀
It’s been a while since I’ve read Weiner’s work – this sounds perfect for the summer.
Same here Kathy, I had not read her for so long, but really enjoyed this one and jumped tight into another of hers 🙂
I’ve heard such good things about Weiner’s work, and I’ve really enjoyed reading her commentary in the newspapers, too. I’d love to read this one.
You would like this Stephanie!
Great review, I’m looking forward to this one, I’ve enjoyed her other works.
It was so good Carol!
I do like her writing and I have this one which I should read sometime!
I hope you do Staci, I was really impressed by the story.
Sounds like my kind of book!
I downloaded my first audio book to my ipod tonight-Bossypants by Tina Fey. We will see if I can stay focused enough while listening to comprehend and enjoy it! 🙂
Shannon
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Bossypants is so hilarious! I hope you love it – excellent choice!
I’m interested in reading this one–I tend to always pick up her stuff, LOL.
Really enjoyed the last one.
I have not read her in a while but I am so glad I did this one!