Overview
The Last Thing He Told Me meets Fleishman Is in Trouble in this page-turning story of a couple who flee winter in the Midwest for Palm Springs, where they find their relationship at a crossroads.
Kim and Grant are at a turning point. A couple for thirty years, their “separate but together” partnership is running up against the realities of late middle age: Grant’s mother has died, the college where he taught philosophy was shuttered, and their twin girls are grown and gone. Escaping the bitter cold of a Midwestern winter for the hot desert sun of Palm Springs seems as good a solution as any to the more intractable problems they face.
When they arrive at Le Desert, a quirky condo community where everyone knows everyone’s business, Kim immediately embraces the opportunity to make new friends and explore a more adventurous side of her personality. Meanwhile, Grant struggles to find his footing in this unfamiliar landscape, leaving Kim to wonder if their relationship can survive the snowbird season. But when Grant goes missing on a hike in the Palm Springs mountains, Kim is forced to consider two terrifying outcomes: either Grant is truly lost, or this time, he’s really left her.
Is it ever too late to become the person we wanted to be—and is there still time to change into someone better? The exhilarating, but often confusing transitions of midlife are pitched against the promise and glamour of Palm Springs in this tender, honest story of what it takes to commit to someone for a lifetime. With compassion and humor, Clancy explores the redemptive power of finding ourselves, and of being found.
Review
Kim and Grant have a unique relationship. And this relationship is in a bit of trouble, especially from Kim. She is truly questioning her life choices at this stage in her life. And this does not bode well for Grant. Then Grant comes up missing on a hike. Is it on purpose or is he truly in danger.
I have read one other book by this author, Shoulder Season. I loved it! Even though I did not enjoy this one quite as much as the other, The Snowbirds is a book which will have you rolling your eyes and screaming at ALL the characters in your head! Trust me!
I am going to tell you why I did not enjoy this one as much. I usually do not like to specifically point out stuff like this…BUT…here we go…I really found Grant insecure and immature. And he drove me NUTS!
Now, I am going to tell you what I loved about this book. I loved the other characters! Everyone! They are quirky and funny and I love how the author portrays them. I swear, I could just picture them! Don’t you love it when an author gets the characters just right! And yes…this includes Grant.
Need a story about life changes and acceptance…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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