Anne Tyler is known for her ability to explore and make real the ways in which "unexceptional" people create families out of what might be seen as a hopeless muddle of failed or failing relationships. The Tull family - frazzled and sometimes abusive mother Pearl, missing father Beck, jealous and manipulative son Cody, troubled but finally contented daughter Jenny, and loving, placid baby Ezra - resembles families most of us know. Lovable in the complicated way only family members are, they speak to us in the raucous chorus of guests at a dinner party, clamoring for our attention and inviting us to join in.

Gosh I feel so bad that I have forgotten to send this to tabby-cat-owner, for her selection in the yummy yummy vbb. Sorry and hope you enjoy the book!

received this in mail a long time ago from azuki of Miami, Florida but I forgot to journal it. I hope to read this book soon as my goal this year is to read the books sent to me by other bookcrossers.

Thank you, azuki. I have enjoyed reading other novels by Anne Tyler so I am looking forward to reading this one.

Very well written but not fun to read. One of the characters, the oldest son, Cody was so cruel and manipulative I almost stopped reading the book, but the book started focusing on other characters and I was able to relax a bit. The book did make you think about families, but more about individual lives of loneliness and hopelessness.

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

This book was left on the shelves inside the library where discarded library books and donated books are sold to raise money for the library. These shelves are located to the left after you enter the library.

This book was released for the Keep Them Moving release challenge.