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The Good Daughters

Joyce Maynard

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May 11, 2013 L Y N N rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own-it, absolute-favorite-authors, relationships-relationships-relatio

An excellent read, in my opinion! The inter-relatedness of characters was fascinating and rather suspenseful! I don't know that I could have been as forgiving and accepting as Ruth and Dana, but hopefully, I would. I never understand parents who believe they can keep secrets about a child's heritage...they will discover the truth in one way or another--why not be honest?!? Maynard's imagination has created a riveting story that keeps you guessing... Another good one from her! ...more

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Jun 11, 2012 Ruth Ferguson rated it really liked it

Shelves: audiobook, general-fiction

Undoubtly the best best book I read this year so far. It is the kind of book you want to savor, heartbreaking with enough of a ring of truth that you adds to your own uncomfort when you think about your own choices.

Two women born on the same day - seemingly the only thing they have in common - find their lives intersect throughout their lifetime. However, they are not particularly close. How can they be when each's mother always seems to be comparing their daughter to the other girl. When they t ...more

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Sep 17, 2023 Jo rated it really liked it

Shelves: fave-authors

A 3.5 for me .
I read it and waited for the plot twist .
I thought the plot was excellent , but somehow did not feel all that connected to the characters .
There was a little something missing here.
I have read the other reviews -I fall somewhere in the middle .
It drifted about rather aimlessly , but does redeem itself in the end
Anyone else get this feeling ?

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