Remember Me
Release date: 2011 / 508 pages
Synopsis (from Amazon): Mia and Danielle had vowed to stay best friends for life-until one indiscretion destroyed that bond forever. Twenty years later, tragedy reunites them in an unexpected way. Now they must confront the past, discover its untold truths, and rebuild a friendship destined to endure…
First Sentence: Disheveled and appearing frail, Mia Marks-Glitch rushed through the automatic sliding glass doors of the hospital with a powerfully built man by her side.
Review: This is an easy book to review, even though a few aspects challenged me as a reader. Despite the length, the pages fly by and the characters are very easy to like. Readers who prefer character-driven epics — narratives that span much of a lifetime — or books about friendship will most likely really enjoy this.
My own reservations were that at times Remember Me was too contrived — long-lost friends happening to have daughters the same age who happen to become college roommates even though they live in different states, car accidents coincidentally bringing together estranged high school buddies, miraculous hospital recoveries when all hope is lost, etc… This novel also focused on “issues” a bit too much for my taste: texting while driving, breast cancer, racism, etc. Although I agreed with the author’s views on each issue (few wouldn’t, I hope), the issues felt intrusive at times — or at least distracting.
However, even these few complaints feel unnecessary since I do believe many readers would enjoy this sweet story of friendship. So, if you are interested, please leave me a comment and I will choose a winner by the weekend!
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I will be reviewing this book on the 16th! No need to enter me in the giveaway, but I liked your review!
Sure. It sounds like a “getaway from it all” kind of book. Please enter me.
Sounds like a good book. I enjoyed the review on it. I would like to read it.
I love it when pages fly!!! I would love to win it and enjoy it.
CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com
Thanks for the giveaway and your review. I enjoy books about female friendships.
Sounds intruiging!
Enjoyed your review. Sounds like a great read!
I would love to read this…count me in. Thanks!
THis sounds like a great book and the review makes it sound so good.Thanks in advance for the chance to win.
This sounds like a book I would enjoy! Thank you for the giveaway!
I’ve been wanting to read this! Please enter my name for a chance to win!
Thanks Kristen:)
This sounds like a great read! I’d love to win a copy!
This sounds like a good read I could share with my book club. Please enter me in the drawing. Have a great day everyone!
This sounds like a book a book I would enjoy! Thanks for the chance!
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Sounds interesting, and I’d love to find out the rest of the story. Please enter me. Thanks!
ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net
Hi Kristen,
Thanks for taking the time to review my book on your blog. Just an F.Y.I. to readers, the finished book is 375 pages. The uncorrected proof that you read from was 508 pages.
Please enter me in the giveaway!
Would love to read this book. Thanks!
Too bad you didn’t love it – it sounds like this book has a lot going for it.
Thanks for being a part of the tour!
Sounds like an indulgence! Please include me.
I’d love to read this! Please enter me in the Giveaway! Thank you!
so romantic…
pick me .. pick me
I never read others reviews of a book on TLC tour until I’m done….amazing how we both felt the same way about this one!! My review will post tomorrow.
I love the sappy, not possible but fun reads like this. Everyone needs a couple in their collection. Thank you
Needed a good read for one of our book clubs. Thanks for the suggestion : sounds like something they would enjoy (me too).
Please enter me in the giveaway.
Sounds like a good one – thanks for the great review and the giveaway!
Your review seemed candid and “uncontrived.” I know my book club would enjoy this one as there are many times our paths have entwined in unexpected ways.
I’d love to read this book! It seems like a nice pick me up :]
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