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Two families; two significantly different stories. However each family does face death and tragedy.
The writing here is very good. I was not, however, a big fan of the story bouncing around amongst three sets of years. (Many books I have read go back and forth between two time lines and I AM OK with that.)
The two families are: the Wilfs and the Shenkmans.
The first tragedy occurs in 1985 when Theo Wilf, as a teenager, is driving, loses control of the vehicle, slams into a tree, his passenger Missy ...more
The writing here is very good. I was not, however, a big fan of the story bouncing around amongst three sets of years. (Many books I have read go back and forth between two time lines and I AM OK with that.)
The two families are: the Wilfs and the Shenkmans.
The first tragedy occurs in 1985 when Theo Wilf, as a teenager, is driving, loses control of the vehicle, slams into a tree, his passenger Missy ...more
Jan 11, 2023
Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Jenn Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Schu
rated it
really liked it
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“If only time could be seen whole, then you could see the past remaining intact, instead of vanishing in the rearview mirror.”
In the village of Avalon in NYC, two families lives are connected through moments of beauty and tragedy. Ben Wilf and his family of four live on Division Street for several decades where they see the changes of their neighborhood and their family. A tragic event changes the course for the Wilf family and they learn much later in life that communication instead of silence ...more
In the village of Avalon in NYC, two families lives are connected through moments of beauty and tragedy. Ben Wilf and his family of four live on Division Street for several decades where they see the changes of their neighborhood and their family. A tragic event changes the course for the Wilf family and they learn much later in life that communication instead of silence ...more
4.5 stars. I’ve never read a book like this one.
Jan 24, 2023
Nancy
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