I'm actually reading this series in order. *gasp* I don't typically do that with novellas, but I want to get to know these characters, and this is a fun way to see them evolve. I could sympathize with Wally. We've all dated or married someone who we thought was worthy of us, or more 'wonderful' then they actually were. Truth hurts. Reality is a rude awakening. Kids aren't for everyone, and sometimes, yeah, it's a deal breaker, but Wally knows what he wants and I respect that in a man. I was a bit disappointed in Antoine. Buck UP dude, and get some bigger balls. (Yes, I did say that.) I couldn't imagine not talking to someone I loved that deeply for 2 months. That's far too long. What if something had happened to Wally during his self-imposed hissy fit? I hate when someone is so selfish they put their expectations above a potential happy ending. I don't really know if I am convinced that Antoine is worthy of Wally, but maybe the rest of the series will give me insight into everything. Onward I go... I must admit that I wasn't that “crazy” for Antoine (Malcolm’s foster brother) and Wally when introduced to them in The Missing Butterfly but I was curious to see where their so called “best friends” relationship would go.There were a few things that I just did not “gel” with.The way Wally treated his wife...yes perhaps she was a bit wicked but then it didn't seem like Wally was any better. So, she may have misled him at first but hey what about him!!! He spent more time with his friend Antoine – who just by the way was a bit of a “bitch” when any mention of her was made. It’s no wonder she played around and if though Wally did not…huh!!!!....maybe not in the physical sense but emotionally yes he did…..being in love all those years with Antoine. IMO Wally was every bit as cruel and wicked by blackmailing his wife to give him a divorce in such a way that he would not have to part with his fortune….and then forces her to have another man’s child so he can take it away forever from her. No that does not feel like a nice person. So what on earth does Antoine want this man I asked myself? At times I just wanted to smack them!!!!! If you are so in love with each other, then say something. The whole angst just drove me crazy.Maybe if the story had been a bit longer I might have warmed up to these two but before I blinked….I had arrived at the last page……..FIN. Perhaps my next meeting with Antoine & Wally might change my feelings about them!!!!So, it’s not exactly that I hated this story….I just wanted more of Cass & Mal!!!
What do You think about By The Way (2010)?
3.5 Wish this had been a whole novel b/c I like this couple even more than Malcom and Cassidy.
—nick
Ah - the misunderstandings that occur when two ppl don't open up and talk.
—mallory
I wish this was longer, I'm sure it would've been amazing.
—Lyndsey
Yay, yay, yay. Really sweet story. Enjoyed it a lot!
—fairy777
