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I want to give this book 4.5 stars. I loved it for the first third or so, was so sucked in I couldn't put it down. But the middle part of it dragged a bit too much for me to give it five stars. (I'll never understand all the reviews in this site where people gush about how much they loved a book, then they give it four or even three stars.) I really struggled with finding any interest in the Adair years, with all the sex and hedonism. But the present day story, as well as th early parts of Lanore's life, were fascinating. I also struggled a bit with the characters. Lanore undergoes such unbelievable changes in her own personality and interests, in a lot of ways, but then it's also hard to tell whether this is just her adaptation to a life she's unable to escape. Jonathan was not the most likeable guy, either.

The writer is great at describing a scene, and making you feel like you're there. Particularly the descriptions of northern Maine...she made it very appealing, minus the snow. =)

I have already ordered the second book, and look forward to reading it.

I would recommend this book, definitely.