When I started this book I was immediately engrossed in the plot and felt well connected to the charecters. As I continued to delve into the story however, a number of problems became apparent. #1- the story moved so quickly through long periods of time that getting to know the characters became very difficult. While I had a good idea of who Mabel and Bertie were, I felt as if their children and grandchildren were not as well represented. This definitely disengaged me from the story.#2- The story quickly becomes a monotonous series of bad things happening. I found myself wishing if, just once, someone could achieve some level of happiness. I know life isn't perfect, but it's not that bad either.#3- The main problem in this story is that the sisters have become separated yet this issue is left somewhat unresolved. Yes to a certain extent they became connected through current events and the culture of the times but I felt like I were reading two different story's that were vaguely connected. I found this very irritating.#4- I couldn't help feeling that Mabel and her family were neglected by the author. They sounded like they had an interesting story, yet I only got a small taste of it.All in all the book wasn't a complete waste of my time, but it was bleak in a manner that was more annoying than tastefull. I rarely quit a book. In fact, I can only think of a handful that I haven't finished. I was listening to this on audio cd and it was due to go back to the library. I probably would have finished it, but was more than 7/8 through it and just don't care about the characters anymore. While I realize that sad events can cause additional sadness throughout one's lives and even the lives of others, I ended up not liking any of the people in the story. Mabel and her daughter actually had reason to be unhappy, but were actually nice people, but I just couldn't stomach Bertie and her family. I though Bertie was one of the most unhappy individuals I have ever encountered in a story, and she passed on her self wallowing to her children and grandchildren. I just couldn't take it anymore. The story is well-written, however, I kept hoping for a silver lining and it didn't appear to be coming.
What do You think about The Sisters (2011)?
It was pretty good. It started out I couldn't put it down. Over 1/2 down I started to slow down.
—mickey
I couldn't take it anymore! I abandoned this book. Way too many characters and way too long.
—Xaviera
Loved about the first 2/3 of this book but then it just kind of fizzled out. : (
—Pat
I thought this one would be better, disappointing.
—Kellyag15
