Say When

Say When

by Elizabeth Berg

Published in 2004. 288 pages.

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Genre: Fiction,Women's Lit

My Overall Score: 3.5/5

What its about (taken from amazon.com): Popular author Berg will thrill her fans with this sweet, often humorous novel about loss and reconciliation. Staid, routine-loving Frank Griffin is dealt a horrific blow when Ellen, his wife of 10 years, tells him she has been having an affair and wants a divorce. Just so he will have somewhere to go on the nights she is not with her lover, he signs up to play Santa at the local shopping mall and meets Donna, an attractive photographer. He throws away his wedding ring and makes a halfhearted attempt to start up a relationship with her, but although she outwardly appears to have it all over his wife--Donna is a wealthy, talented, and classic beauty--he has to admit to himself that he has never met anyone who appealed to him more than Ellen. Berg keeps her story light and funny, shading in the particulars of their relationship with just the right kind of domestic detail.

What I thought: It was so interesting to read a book about marriage and divorce from the man's perspective (written by a woman). There were many parts that I could totally relate with and although some parts of the story line were a bit silly (the whole Santa thing didn't seem relevant), overall I enjoyed this book and it's characters.

Why I read it & where I got it: I wanted to read a shorter book after Eclipse and was interested in this storyline. I've had this book on my shelf for awhile - I got it for 25 cents at the Used Book Sale at the Ocean City Library last year. I've read other books by Elizabeth Berg & remember her being a good author.

Date finished: January 28, 2009

Currently reading: Multiple Blessings by Jon & Kate Gosselin