A Good Yarn

Reviewed by Fake Frenchie on May 16th, 2008, 1:38am

by Debbie Macomber

Format: Print Books

Series: MIRA

From Amazon:

Macomber revisits the cozy Seattle yarn store of 2004's The Shop on Blossom Street in
another heartfelt tale of crafts and camaraderie. After a slow
beginning, this sequel clips along satisfyingly, as shop owner Lydia, a
cancer survivor, and her no-nonsense sister, Margaret, meet three new
and conveniently quite different friends and bond over the
complications of life. Overweight, depressed teenager Courtney Pulanski
has found herself plopped into a new town for her senior year, living
with her grandma while her dad works in Brazil. Bethanne Hamlin, a
recent divorcée, and Elise Beaumont, who's been single for years, are
both still suffering from their broken marriages. Serving as sounding
boards and sources of endless support for each other, the women find
friendship and, of course, resolution for their problems (the latter a
little too easily). Readers will miss The Shop on Blossom Street's
spirited Jacqueline, who plays a minor role here, and a few things—like
the character of Elise's ex-husband, Maverick—strain credibility. But
the author's trademark warm treatment of the lives of women will
satisfy her readers. Despite occasional draughts of treacle and a
too-easy denouement, this should be another Macomber bestseller. (May)
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My opinion:

I liked this as much if not more than the first book in this series.  New characters dealing with new problems made me stop and think. 

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