What do You think about Where Love Goes (1993)?
HATED it. I just kept reading, though, because I'd liked Labor Day so much that I thought there must be something redeeming here.There was not.Every single character was mentally ill--and also a terrible person. UGH. Pretentious. Stilted. Awful. Pathological. Desperate. Pathetic.
—Amy
This was a strange book--I felt like parts of it really held my interest, but others just completely dragged. I didn't really connect with any of the characters, but I appreciated how realistically the author portrayed the merging of families. When Claire fell in love with Tim, she was ready to welcome his young daughter with open arms. But Ursula, the daughter, was just not an easy kid. The author made us sympathize with Ursula--I definitely felt bad that she was so awkward--but at the same time, you were kind of itching to give her a little slap. She was definitely a self-centered brat, but one that made you feel guilty for getting irked by her.I was also irked by the girl's father, Tim. He let himself be completely manipulated by her, and was the complete definition of "helicopter parent." One part that stuck with me? Not only does he get up in the middle of the night when his 8-year-old daughter needs to go to the bathroom, but he also hands her the toilet paper...after he shapes it like a rose.After I read that one, I was firmly on Claire's side when she talked about their unhealthy dependence on each other.
—Christa
I honestly don’t remember picking up this novel, but I’m making my way through the unread books on my shelves. That said, I didn’t really enjoy this book. The main character was annoying and I didn’t feel sympathy for her in her struggle to find love. While I appreciate the issues she raises about how complex love can be when you’re carrying the baggage of previous relationships (children, intimacy, emotional scarring, etc.), there is just a bit too much drama, making the storyline seem implausible. She hits on the loss we feel when someone important in our lives is no longer there, and the passion of new love, but it’s not enough to carry the story.
—Charmayne
