Hello Beautiful - Ann Napolitano
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Publication Date: March 28, 2023
By the author of Dear Edward, this is a multigenerational saga, telling the story of the four Padavano sisters, Sylvie, Julia, and twins Cecilia and Emeline, as well as Willam Waters and his link with the women. The Padavanos are raised by a cold, quirky mother and a somewhat hapless but loving father. William’s sister died when he was an infant, sealing his parents up into a loveless, avoidant relationship with him.
As the story unfolds, the reader sees how their lives intersect, how major events, tragedies, and happiness affect their bonds. It also is a look into parents who are “broken” and the effects on their children, as well as exploring the ravages of poor mental health.
Paying homage to Little Women and told in the third person from multiple points of view, this book had ups and downs for me. I started out really liking it, then it stalled out for a while, picking up again further into the story. Well written, with strong characterizations and tugging at emotions, this was a very satisfying read.
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