The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D.
by Nichole Bernier
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73%
Critic Reviews: 17
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84%
Reader Ratings: 139
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Synopsis
Before there were blogs, there were journals. And in them we'd write as we really were, not as we wanted to appear. But there comes a day when journals outlive us. And with them, our secrets. Summer vacation on Great Rock Island was supposed to be a restorative time for Kate, who'd lost her close friend Elizabeth in a sudden accident. But when she inherits a trunk of Elizabeth's journals, they reveal a woman far different than the cheerful wife and mother... more
About Nichole Bernier
- All Critics: 17
- Positive: 15
- Negative: 2
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The Washington Post | 12 Jun 2012
Bernier’s excellent storytelling skills will keep you pondering long after the final page.
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The Boston Globe | 22 Jun 2012
...he narrative breezes along, and while Bernier weaves in thought-provoking observations on marriage, friendship, and working mothers, she does so within a story line that never drags.
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Huntington News | 12 Jun 2012
Friendship doesn't always mean sharing secrets. We all have parts of our lives that we keep hidden.
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Book Reporter | 15 Jun 2012
The journals contain plenty of secrets --- sad, compelling, even juicy --- to ensure that readers keep turning the pages. Bernier’s style is lighter than her subject matter, making reading effortless.
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You've GOTTA read this! | 1 Nov 2012
It is a deep and touching read that you won't ever forget.
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Devourer of Books | 4 Jun 2012
The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. is a beautiful and well-plotted debut novel. Bernier weaves Kate’s story together with Elizabeth’s journals flawlessly...
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sheridegrom | 27 Aug 2012
This book, while having romance, is a work of substance. It borders heavily on the side of literary, yet is easily readable. It’s also a mystery—there’s something for everyone. This book consumed me.
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S. Krishna's Books | 6 Jun 2012
It’s a contemplative novel that will leave readers pondering long after it’s over, which is why it would make a great book club pick.
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Beth Fish Reads | 17 Sep 2012
Nichole Bernier's debut novel will resonate with women of all ages.
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The Worm Hole | 6 Aug 2012
The messages and lessons are solid, but the execution could have been better.
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Take Me Away | 21 Jun 2012
...but I have to say that I wasn't as taken by this book as others. One of the main reasons is that I didn't feel I could relate to it.
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Nashville Public Library | 2 Oct 2012
A collection of journals and what they reveal about their departed composer make Nichole Bernier’s debut novel a bittersweet reflection on the delicate balance between motherhood, career, marriage, and friendship.
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Literally Jen | 1 Jun 2012
It’s a very touching novel that will have you questioning just how well you know your very closest friends, and reflecting on your own life and dreams that perhaps you gave up in pursuit of a different path.
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BrodartVibe | 11 May 2012
She writes with such expertise and passion, I couldn’t believe she hadn’t been published before!
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The Literary Kitty Blog | 17 Jul 2012
The characters were authentic and sensitively drawn, the writing was elegant and emotive and the story was a real page-turner.
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Writing On Board. | 14 Sep 2012
But this one is worth the time to read and to critique. This author has crafted hard-to-love characters who have crept in and found their place as friends.
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The Story Girl | 7 Sep 2012
I thought The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. was beautiful and absolutely relevant to women in the America of today.
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