Synopses & Reviews
Review
"By page four of this heartfelt novel, Annabelle Rainey, in her mid-thirties and happily married, is facing her husband's unexpected death. Unable to deal with this sudden loss, she becomes a wandering houseguest, living temporarily with a succession of friends. Although her friends try to counsel her and give her solace, the grief-stricken Annabelle resists returning home; instead, she seeks temporary lodging in a dormitory and then a small apartment, always living a Spartan, almost anonymous existence. Finally summoning the strength and courage to go home, she comes to terms with her loss. Cook [author of Departures] has avoided writing a maudlin, morbid story by creating a strong and appealing character confronting a great challenge. Her small, poignant gem of a novel is well observed and filled with insight and humor. Recommended for most fiction collections." Library Journal Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information, Inc.