Rent Vanishing Acts

I get so frustrated with these books. They are about twice as long as they should be, and filled with sentimental claptrap. The characters are fairly one dimensional although I am sure that the author doesnt see this, since she is constantly having them mull over things like watching the sunshine reflect from her hair, looking for four leaf clover in the morning dew, or saying things like, Love is the easiest thing to fall into. And the hardest thing to sustain. She must do this like 100 times per book. I think she believes she is plumping out the characters, but since they all spew the same stuff, it does nothing to describe them. She does weave a good plot and throws twists and interesting bits in. she has researched thoroughly and the novels are pretty much true to life. There is always a love triangle or a situation where the couple can not admit to one another that they are still in love. Sorry if you are upset by my criticism.

With 3 kids I don't often read a book in one sitting, buttthis one I stayed up half the night with. Fast paced, interesting story. Enjoyed the diffferent points of view that unfolded the story mixing past and present for all of the characters. Really great book!