Genre: Contemporary/Women's Fiction
Release Date: June 11, 2013
Publisher: William Morrow
Description:
Leslie Anne Greene Carter is the last original wife among her husband's group of cronies. They've all traded in their first wives-the middle-aged women they long ago promised to love and cherish 'til death did them part-for riper peaches: younger . . . blonder . . . more enhanced models.
Leslie is proud of her status and the longevity of her marriage. Sure the spark isn't quite as bright and sometimes takes a little longer to flame. And it wouldn't be too much to ask if her husband paid just an itty bit more attention to her desires. But there's something to be said for a comfortable and deeply familiar relationship. Or at least she thinks until the day, out golfing with her husband and his friends, she slips into a manhole. And nobody realizes that she's gone.
That one misstep opens Leslie's eyes to the sham her perfect life has become. No longer will she be invisible. No longer will she accept being taken for granted. With the healing powers of South Carolina's lush white beaches, candy-colored sunsets, and fiesty and funny residents, Leslie is going to transform herself and reclaim the strong, vibrant, sexy woman she was meant to be.
The Last Original Wife is classic Dorothea Benton Frank: an intoxicating tale of friendship and love that is as refreshing as a soothing breeze across a golden lowcountry marsh and as invigorating as a dip in cool, salty waters on a sizzling South Carolina summer day.
The Last Original Wife is
a beautifully written novel that focuses on main character
Leslie Anne Greene
Carter. Leslie is the last original wife - she is the only original wife left among her husband's group of middle-aged friends, and she is quite proud of this fact. She is satisfied with her marriage, even if it's a bit less magical than it was at the beginning. All of her opinions are changed when she accidentally falls into a manhole one day while out golfing with her husband and a group of friends - and nobody even notices that she's gone. While waiting for rescue, Leslie comes to terms with the sham that is her marriage and the fact that her perfect life is all an act. Once she realizes these things, she vows that her life will not be the same - she has changed and now her life will change too.
This
was a captivating story that deals with several important topics, but
was told in a fascinating and uplifting way. The book deals with family,
love, friendship, finding yourself, and the mysterious ways that life can
impact us when we least expect it. The characters were very well rounded
and had unique personalities and quirks that made each one
unforgettable for the reader, especially that of Leslie, who experiences a lot of character growth throughout the novel. The setting was beautiful and was told in vivid detail and rich descriptions - so much that I
could easily imagine myself beside Leslie throughout the novel. The
beauty of this book comes from the intricate details, personal insights,
and imaginative voices of the people within. It speaks volumes about
the true nature of people and how we all deal with tough issues in our lives.
It's easy to reflect on our own lives after reading about Leslie and her personal revelations, and I delighted in each moment that the author
gave us in the book. The writing was superb and shows the intelligence, wit,
and immense talent that has made the author a bestseller. Highly
recommended for fans of contemporary fiction, literary fiction, and
women's fiction; or for those that just enjoy a wonderful story set in
the beauty of the South.
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