The Widow’s Season by Laura Brodie
Sarah’s husband David died three months ago in a flash flood, but his body was never found. Then she sees him at the grocery store. This isn’t the same as the times she’s seen other men that initially looked like him, this IS him. His shirt, his baseball cap, him. Over the coming weeks Sarah sees David again and again. Is he really alive and there, is he a ghost, or is he simply a figment of Sarah’s imagination?
I really enjoyed this book. It was hauntingly sad and poignant. Sarah and her husband had been having troubles in their marriage for many years before his disappearance, and it was fascinating to watch her try to work through the grieving process when she wasn’t even sure exactly what she was grieving anymore. Although I had a strong suspicion as to whether or not David was still alive, I couldn’t stop wondering and second guessing right through to the end of the book.
Lovely and enjoyable.
Buy this book from:
Powells.
A local independent bookstore via Indiebound.
Amazon.
I have this one on my TBR as well. I’m so glad that you liked it. I really like the cover of this novel, too.
Excellent Review! I hope to get to this one this month. You inspired me to get to it! LOL
I enjoyed this one too. I thought her writing was beautiful!
I’ve had this book on my shelves for a few months now, and can’t wait to get to it. It is one of dozens I know would fit my RIP challenge. Very nice review!
This books sounds better and better. I have this for review in October.
Ooh, I love a book that keeps me guessing until the end. I can’t wait to read this one.
I have this one too — Can I just say: What Kathy said… I like to be kept guessing too.
I’m going to have to read the book to find out if he is alive or not!
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I really loved this book, too; glad you enjoyed it!
Another book for the TBR pile (or, in my case, the “put it on hold at the library” pile).
I really enjoyed this one as well. It was beautifully written and haunting!
I won this one is a contest and can’t wait to read it! Thanks for whetting my appetite.