Not Quite a Husband

I like this book because it's about two very flawed people who messed up their marriage but still found a way towards each other despite it. Bryony was infuriatingly unlikeable and stubborn at the beginning, but after you find out Leo's Great Sin I totally get it. Some readers are turned off by the revelation, deeming him irredeemable, but in my opinion Leo was very typical of men during that age. Not that it made it OK - he's still a big dope - but I get why he did what he did.

Both of us characters are complex and flawed, and the redemption of their marriage was touching and thrilling to read.

Alright, I have such mixed feelings on this book. The writing is great, and the first half of the book was filled with emotions. But the moment they made up, I felt like the story went downhill really fast. For one thing, it was such a.... quick make up. I would have liked more dialogue, more something. Mostly because I would NOT be so forgiving of a transgression of that magnitude, regardless that it was done pre marriage vows. I do like ST's writing though, so I will be finding more books of hers to read.