Evvie, Maggie, and Topher have been close friends ever since they met in college in England. But that was many, many years ago. After college, Maggie married Ben, the college BMOC that didn't meet a girl that he didn't like. She let everybody think that they led the perfect life, but only she and Ben know the truth. Evvie went on from college to become a successful supermodel, but at great sacrifice to her health. She ended up making some choices that she regretted and would do anything to keep them a secret. Topher became a successful actor based in New York City, but even he had his secrets to keep. Including some that could cause problems for his career. They all gather back in England for their thirtieth class reunion. At their age, they all are ready for a change and decide to once again be roommates with Maggie at her country estate. But their peaceful co-existence is shattered when Evvie's secret is revealed. Will their friendship ever return to what it was or has it been destroyed forever?
I have been reading Jane Green books ever since she got her start in England. It was great to see her circle back to the country where it all started. The three friends have been through a lot together, but it isn't until they begin keeping secrets from each other that the problems with their friendship start. The author features each character equally, so it is hard to say if there is a "main" character, but I felt more of an affinity for Maggie. She was a "victim" in many ways but did not play the victim card. She fought so hard for her marriage, but even she had a final straw. There were many times in the thirty years since college that the friends went years without communicating and missed out on a lot in each other's lives, but when they reunited, it was as if nothing had changed. Until all of their secrets are revealed. - CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS - All of their issues are resolved the best way they could be, but Jane Green does a terrific job of highlighting the fact that real friendship can withstand even the most shocking secrets.
Bottom Line - How can you NOT like Jane Green? She is one of those authors whose books have "grown up" with me. Bookends to The Friends We Keep Jane Green has been a mainstay in my literary life and I cannot wait for next year's book!
Details:
- The Friends We Keep by Jane Green
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- Pages: 384
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- Publication Date: 6/4/19
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- Thank you to NetGalley for the book in exchange for an honest review.
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