Our members reported anticipating that this book would be "fluff," but found it to be much more profound and thought-provoking. It prompted a very meaningful, probing discussion about whether there is "the one," what we sacrifice in exchange for basic compatibility, loves lost, regrets, and strength. Above all, the book illustrates that indeed, living well, with class and grace, IS the best (and really the only) revenge. Very well written, although we (as Americans) had a bit of difficulty at first adjusting to the British cadence of writing and dialogue. We all agreed that the second half of the book is MUCH better than the first half, so this is one to stick with, if the reader is not immediately hooked.

A topic that happens all to frequently to people, affairs at the work place, family's torn apart, however with an optimistic twist. The protagonist is a bit like a Phoenix rising from the ashes of a destroyed marriage and coming out on top, and actually probably happier than she was before! I found the first half painful to read, and really enjoyed the second half.