Moving!, 19 Oct 2007
A moving read, that I felt able to relate to as it is about real life. It made me think about how much I miss my girlfiends back in the UK! Also as my mother is a breast cancer survivor I found the way Anita Diiamant
tackled this particularly interesting. Well worth reading.
Another lovely book from Anita Diament., 25 Jun 2006
I read this having just read 'Pitching my Tent' and 'The Red Tent'. Personally I preferred it to 'The Red Tent', perhaps because it's set in the present day as opposed to biblical times. I really felt I got to know the characters and wanted to get to know them even more. A really true portrayal of the growing relationship between two women.
Disappointing follow up, 25 Apr 2005
I was eagery awaiting this as I thought The Red Tent was a brilliant book but was an extremely dissapointing follow up. Although the story has potential the writing was wishy washy and the character development was poor. I found it hard to believe that this was the same author that wrote so well in The Red Tent. Lets hope she gets back on track with the next novel.
Better than the first!, 04 Jan 2005
Although I loved The Red Tent it left me feeling a bit empty. Good Harbour satisfied me from beginning to end. I loved getting to know the two main characters. I felt I was sharing in the special bond between them. It is an uncomplicated read about everyday life, meaningful but lighthearted and amusing in parts.
A Thought Provoking Read, 08 Jul 2004
This is a story about relationships and how those relationships change and develop when Kathleen is diagnosed with cancer.
Kathleen has seen some sad times, she saw her son killed in a car accident and her sister die from cancer. When Kathleen herself is diagnosed she goes through many emotional crises, finding it difficult to accept that the cancer she has is completely different to that of her sister.
Kathleen then meets Joyce, an author, who has recently bought a holiday home in the area and an amazing friendship develops. It is this friendship that pulls Kathleen through. When sad times arrive for Joyce, Kathleen is there for her to pick up the pieces.
Despite the subject this is a wonderful novel, not sad at all and in places very funny. I would recommend it to all.
