A review by mbkarapcik
Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen

3.0

Anna Quindlen has been my writing idol since I was in high school, and I wrote an article on the BlogHer site about how she has influenced me and my writing. I think she is a great role model for young women. Unfortunately, this book, after reading most of her repetoire, greatly disappointed me. The characters were unlikable, self-absorbed, and I never felt any real emotion except annoyance toward them, especially the main character. Some of the characters didn't seem fully-formed like the son. I wish I felt differently because some of her novels are amazing. Her last book Miller's Valley was incredible. Despite the negative review of this book, I, of course, will jump to retrieve her next book because she's so talented and inspiring.