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| Title | : | Blue Diary |
| Author | : | Alice Hoffman |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 304 pages |
| Published | : | August 6th 2002 by Berkley (first published July 23rd 2001) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Magical Realism. Contemporary. Mystery. Adult. Drama. Adult Fiction |
Alice Hoffman
Paperback | Pages: 304 pages Rating: 3.56 | 7205 Users | 656 Reviews
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From the New York Times best-selling author of The Dovekeepers, a New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book. The courage to face the unthinkable is at the core of this magnificent new novel. How do we manage to confront the truths in our lives and find forgiveness in the most unforgiving of circumstances? How do we love truly and deeply in a world that is as brutal as it is beautiful?When Ethan Ford fails to show up for work on a brilliant summer morning, none of his neighbors would guess that for more than thirteen years, he has been running from his past. His true nature has been locked away, as hidden as his real identity. But sometimes locks spring open, and the devastating truths of Ethan Ford's history shatter the small-town peace of Monroe, affecting family and friends alike.
This deeply felt and compelling novel makes it clear why Alice Hoffman has been called "one of the best writers we have today" (Cleveland Plain Dealer). Honest, shattering, seductive, and ultimately healing, Blue Diary is an unforgettable novel by a writer who tells "truths powerful enough to break a reader's heart" (Time).
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| Original Title: | Blue Diary |
| ISBN: | 0425184943 (ISBN13: 9780425184943) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Ethan Ford, Jorie Ford, Collie Ford, Kat Williams, Rachel Morris |
| Setting: | Monroe Bridge(United States) |
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Ratings: 3.56 From 7205 Users | 656 ReviewsJudgment About Books Blue Diary
Wow! What a premise. Ethan Ford and his wife, Jorie, have the perfect life. Even after 13 years of marriage, they are blissfully as in love as the day they met in the bar on the outskirts of town. It was love at first sight, and has only grown over the years with the birth of their son and their idyllic life in a small town in Massachusetts. Ethan is a master craftsman, coaches his sons Little League team and motivates all the towns boys; he serves on the volunteer fire department and over theEthan Ford - a handyman, kids' baseball coach, and volunteer fireman - is a town hero. After 13 years of marriage he's still deeply in love with his wife Jorie and a good dad to his son Collie. Then one morning Ethan is arrested for the rape and murder of a young girl fifteen years ago. Jorie and Collie are devastated and the townsfolk can hardly take it in, believing a terrible mistake has occurred. However Ethan pleads guilty to the crime, asserting that he's a 'different man' now. In one way
Not the most inspiring book of the year, based on its topic, but definitely interesting. Raises the question, "Could you keep loving someone once their secret past is revealed?"At points I was disturbed by this novel because of the territory the heroine traverses in her search through her husband's past, but at the same time riveted to the story to see what would happen next. That's good, right?As always, Hoffman's lyrical prose leads you down a primrose path of words that can only be described
This was a good book, not the quality book that is life-altering or really touches your soul, but a good solid book nonetheless. The book centers around earth-shattering truths revealed to a woman about her husband. Its a bit unsettling to think about how quickly life can change. Equally as upsetting is how little you may know someone you think you know and love. Imagine you found out your husband had committed a horrible crime, only moments before you met and fell in love with him. Years later,
What can I say about this book other than it made me cringe? Quite a few things, since I was taking notes for a book club discussion, searching for its themes amid the overblown, flowery prose such as that found in this example: "He has walked through the fire with her name on his lips; he has drunk of it and found sustenance in it, until at last he was carried to the other side of the black river." Oh boy. Multiply this by the 303 pages found in this book, and you'll understand what I'm talking
I like Alice Hoffman, but this wasn't my favorite. And it wasn't really a great listen. I feel like this is a story that I could have told while gossiping at the train station getting my cup of coffee. "So, did you hear about the Fords? Well, apparently Ethan--and that's not even his real name--murdered and raped a girl 15 years ago in Maryland! And you'll never guess who turned them in. The next door neighbor's girl Kat, who is best friend's with the Ford's son! I know! So, now Ethan, or
Read a while back so don't remember details, only that I liked it a lot.Second reading: Ethan Ford is the perfect husband, the perfect fireman, the perfect neighbor. In a little town in New England, he has risked his life more than once to save others, as a volunteer fireman. He steps up to help others in need. He works as a handyman and builder and has many happy clients. Ethan arrived in Jorie's life over 13 years ago and the two are still deeply in love. They both feel so lucky to have found
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