Fern and Rose are twin sisters who have always been able to count on each other. Fern is the quirky one. The librarian who will tell you exactly what is what and has not a single ounce of pretense about her. Rose is the more responsible sister. She has always looked out for Fern and has been "her person." Fern knows Rose will do anything for her, so when Fern discovers she has the opportunity to help out Rose, she considers making the selfless offer. And when Ferrn meets a man who she calls "Wally" because of his resemblance to the character in "Where's Waldo?" she makes the final decision to help Rose. Wally is a bit quirky himself, he lives in a van after all, but he accepts Fern for who she is and he is somebody she actually enjoys spending time with him. When Rose finds out about Wally, she forces Fern to make a tough decision. Will Fern let Rose make all of the decisions for her yet again, or will she finally realize that not everybody wants what is best for Rose.
The Good Sister was an absolutely delightful read. The book is told from alternating perspectives. Ferns in present day and Rose from her journal entries. Rose's journal entries go all the way back to their childhood and paint a pretty disturbing picture. Fern, on the other hand, was quite likable with her quirky ways and sensory processing issues. I liked how she warmed up to Wally and how her new boss warmed up to her. It was endearing in a Sheldon Cooper sort of way. Unfortunately, not everybody had Fern's best interest at heart. - CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS
Bottom Line - The Good Sister was a fast read that had me hooked from the first page. With intriguing characters and a clever plot, you have the perfect mix for a splendid book.
Details:
- The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
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- Pages: 320
- Publisher: St. Martin's Press
- Publication Date: 4/13/2021
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- Thank you to NetGalley for the book in exchange for an honest review.
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