Cass and Jonathan
appear to have everything in a marriage: good jobs, financial
security, and a lovely New York apartment. They’ve been married
five years and are discussing whether to have children, but Cass
isn’t so sure they’re ready. Her childhood, divorced parents and
financial insecurity, have something to do with it. She suggests a
six month separation to test their commitment.
Jonathan is
surprised. Cass can be irritating, but he loves her. His wealthy
family has given him more security, but in the end he agrees with
Cass. She takes a job in Los Angeles. This puts them a continent
apart the only real contact when they fly their dog back and forth
for joint custody.
I wasn’t impressed
with either Cass or Jonathan. I thought she was selfish. Marriage
isn’t easy. You have to try to communicate. Putting distance
between you and your partner only leads to more problems. I liked
Jonathan better. He seemed the more balanced of the two. His marriage
wasn’t perfect, but he felt comfortable and didn’t want to change
things. Both partners made regrettable choices when they were apart.
Their story is told
in alternating points of view which gives insight into each partner’s
good and bad qualities. The novel is character driven with a thin
plot. However, it’s a fast read and would make a good book to take
on a vacation.
I received this book
from Net Galley for this review.
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