Leavitt, Caroline

Overall, this is a compelling exploration of love and loyalty, which could have been made perfect with a shade more Vietnam-era context. [See Prepub Alert, 4/25/16; eight-city tour; library marketing.]

It's Harlan Coben visits the Eisenhower era as Leavitt (Pictures of You) sets out to portray a repressive society and the way it stifles a sympathetic heroine who is oblivious to the social ramifications of her string of former boyfriends. Although the backstory at times dissipates the tension, this tale of domestic suspense builds to a shocking climax and will appeal to anyone immersed in suburban lore. [Five-city author tour.]

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This is an entertaining read and a wonderful story, but it doesn't cover any new literary ground. Recommended for fans of women's fiction.