Absolutely one of the best novels I almost didn't read. The cover, the name - both screamed "romance novel" to me. For whatever reason, I picked the book off the shelf, flipped to the back cover, and read: "The memory starts here, in my apron pocket, with the gun." I was hooked. I was instantly drawn in by Brundage's style of writing and completely surprised to discover this was her debut novel.The book is not a typical murder/suspense/thriller. Rather, it follows the life of a relatively "average" family. A family just like yours or mine. One with hopes and dreams, careers, pressures, values, political opinions, and ambitions. Unfortunately, we watch as the marriage unravels, leading the wife into another man's arms while her husband, a physician, devotes more of his free time to volunteer work at an abortion clinic.
I don't want to imply that the book has a political or social agenda, per se, but it certainly makes the reader aware of their value system, as the plot revolves around the central themes of infidelity and abortion. I don't recommend the novel for everyone, as the subject matter requires a certain level of tolerance and open-mindedness. Personally, however, I found it to be a very easy and entertaining read.
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