Porch Lights
by Dorothea Benton Frank
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80%
Critic Reviews: 18
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Reader Ratings: 347
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Synopsis
New York Times Bestselling Author An emotionally rich multigenerational story-a poignant tale of of life, love, and transformation, full of Dorothea Benton Frank's warmth, charm and humor Dorothea Benton Frank takes readers on an emotional journey deep into the heart of her beloved South Carolina Lowcountry. In Porch Lights, she conjures the magic and mystery in the wild shores, misty dunes, gentle salt breezes, and rainbow sunsets of the enchanted... more
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- All Critics: 18
- Positive: 16
- Negative: 2
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Star News Online | 24 Jun 2012
Nice scenes. Light comedy. Family problems, more or less easily solved..."Porch Lights" sets a high bar for beach reading.
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Kirkus Reviews | 1 Jul 2012
Frank’s target demographic may be put off by the portrayal of Annie and other aging Boomers as positively geriatric.
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Charleston City Paper | 13 Jun 2012
Frank weaves in facts about the area's rich past and cultural heritage through Charlie's fascination
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Book Reporter | 15 Jun 2012
the action never lags. The story is told from the alternating viewpoints... pushing the plot line forward and encouraging people to continue reading to see what happens to these lovable characters
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NJ.com | 9 Sep 2012
As summer fades, Annie and Jackie figure out what they must. And as our summer also ends, "Porch Lights" is the perfect novel to cap it.
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Watermark Books And Cafe
this book really examines relationships in a way that is at times touching, comical and relatable.
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Star News Online | 24 Jun 2012
Frank stage-manages her domestic drama with generous doses of gentle comedy and romance.
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Elephant Journal | 19 Aug 2012
For some light fun summer reading, while hanging out on the porch, Porch Lights: A Novel shines on family, friendship, and the joys of the beach.
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Examiner | 20 Jun 2012
The combined momentum of decades of family tradition is transformed to a healing salve for the most untraditional troubled soul.
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A Worn Path | 28 Jun 2012
Porch Lights is a love letter to both complicated family relationships and South Carolina's Low Country.
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Eli's World of Books | 10 Oct 2012
This book was so entertaining to me that I had to force myself to slow down and spread the joy an extra day or two.
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Anita Books | 20 Jun 2012
It is obvious why this book is on The New York Times’ Best Seller list.
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Fond du Lac Public Library | 7 Oct 2012
Another great story by one of my favorite authors.
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Book Loons | 1 Jul 2012
Porch Lights goes down as easily as one of the cocktails that Jackie and Annie share on their porch.
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Reviews From The Heart | 7 Jun 2012
The delight the reader finds in Porch Lights by Dorothea Benton Frank is a life that is much more simple.
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Bookblog of the Bristol Library | 6 Aug 2012
If you are looking for a strong plot Porch Lights will disappoint you.
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Maurice on Books | 9 Jun 2012
I love how Frank has incorporated Edgar Allen Poe into this story.
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Lincoln Journal Star | 20 Aug 2012
Porch Lights, Benton's 13th Lowcountry book, doesn't disappoint.
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