The best way I can capture my review is to say: it couldn't keep my interest. I didn't dislike it. The characters were fine. The plot addressed grief and processing grief in a way that wasn't heart wrenching but wasn't disconnected. Even though I thought the little plot twist was weak and odd and the daughter's role a bit delayed to develop, I don't have any harsh comments. Simply didn't engage me as I anticipated.

I tried, I really tried. This is the second time I picked up this book to complete it in the past few months. It was work, not fun, to read. The writing is sluggish and dull. It has the potential for a really endearing storyline, as it starts with a widower who's working through his grief and re-discovering himself, but the rambling...I just couldn't continue. Ugh! I pushed about halfway through then skipped to the last few chapters to verify my suspicions for the oh so, picture perfect ending. So officially a DNF for me. Good Bones, horrible follow through.