The Good Daughters

Look at the title. Look at the cover. Look at the author.

Be honest with yourself. You knew what you were getting when you decided to read this book.

Emotional conflict. Drama. Woman's point of view. Right?

If that's what you sought, you will rate this book high.

If you were expecting Tom Clancy, you aren't going to make it past chapter one. (Hint: Next time look for a submarine or a big gun on the front cover.)

But is it literary? I can hear you on the back row ask.

Oh dear. I'd rather you read the book and decide for yourself.

You are really putting me on the spot, aren't you, Bossy Reader in the Back?

Okay. If you are forcing me to give my opinion I'd say it falls somewhere between a genre mystery and one of the many novels you see from a first time author just out of writing school. Competent. Energetic. A surprise or two.

There. Now, go and try it for yourself. And thank you to HarperCollins for sending me this lovely copy.