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Number Thirty-Two
Cassie Steward
Cassie Steward (self-published)
October 18, 2023
422 pages
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This is an “unputdownable” book. It has everything: dysfunction, hoarding, SECRETS, addiction, family….the list goes on. Obviously, some of these might be triggers for some.
It is about 2 families, living next door whose lives intertwine for decades, through good and some terrible times. My emotions were all over the place. I went from pity, to dislike to empathy and even anger.
This is mostly character driven, but also plot driven. Told in various timelines, by various characters. Sometimes I had to reorient my mind to this to keep the flow, but it was not a distraction. I was so absorbed in what was happening, I couldn’t wait to see what was coming next.
The ending surprised me because it was abrupt. I didn’t realize it was over until I turned the last page. There was closure but I guess I still wanted to see how everything turned out.
Terrific first novel. All the stars!!!!
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