Promises to Keep

yawn....

I have read every book by Jane Green and loved them. This one-not so much. The story line was not original and it was very weird to have recipes in between the chapters.Even if this book was a homage to her friend who passed away-it still was not a good read
Don't waste your money

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

So-So

I've read all of Jane Green's books and this was not one of my favorites. The plot line rambles on between too many characters, from too many perspectives and it becomes a little boring to try to keep up. The outcome was predictable and anti climactic. It is honorable that this was written as a tribute to her friend, but she's definitely done better.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Jane Green's best yet!!

I've read all of Jane Green's books and this is the best yet!! The story is so touching and made me cry. If you love chit lit as much as do, this is one to add to your list!

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

I cried and laughed out loud on the same page.

I really enjoyed this book. I did find it a little slow to get the sisters straight, at first, but as I got into a couple of chapters, I found myself into their lives; the characters developed as real people.

I held my 2 year old daughter a little closer after I read it, but I did turn Mickey Mouse on for her,so I could finish the book.

Very heartwrenching - as life is - good job writing, Jane.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

I cried

This was a great read. My only compliant is that product's were mentioned a lot in this book - made me feel like I was being advertised to...

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

I would say its my fav

I really enjoyed this book because of the intertwined charachters (a Green staple, so I am unsure of why people are complaining). It really foxused on the life and struggles people deal with watching it end. Very sad for me. I creid my eyes out,as I knew I would. The recipies were so so but they did not bother me - just skip past if they do. The only complaint I have is that I yerned for more story at the end. I LOVE Green, but I wont re-read this one .... it just tore me up. Babyville, now that one is my fav. Enjoy Jane,as she is FABULOUS!

not as good as the older novels

I love Jane Green, have read most of her novels. I find that her newer novels seem to lack that witty British humor that I truly loved about her style. If you want to read some really good novels by Jane Green, pick up the older ones like Jemima J, Mr. Maybe, Babyville, Bookends, To Have and To Hold. I just found this novel to be a bit boring at times.

This book was rushed!

Very cool that she wrote it to remember her friend. Not so cool that no one bothered to read or edit it before it went to print. There are meaningless characters that are in the beginning of the book that you never hear anything about. To be fair the end of the book was well written and emotional. But you could probably just read the last 50 pages and not waste your time on the beginning. Read something, ANYTHING else by Green. This is a HUGE waste of time and money.

Highly Recommended - Jane Green is always a must read!!

Jane Green never disappoints her readers, each of her books are as compelling as the last. She creates lovable characters that feel like part of your family...you just want to keep reading more about them!

Very Emotional Read

This book was fabulous. I stayed up about 3 hours past my bedtime to read it. It's very emotional and has a lot of characters, but worth every minute. I still catch myself thinking about this book, even after finishing it a month ago. I don't want to give anything away, but get a box of tissues ready. I have recommended this book to ALL my friends.

Couldn't put it down!

Loved this book! Stayed up entirely too late in order to finish it!

Boring

This book was definitely a waste of time and money. It's boring, takes a long time to actually get into it, and basically has no plot. My favorite part of the book were the recipes scattered throughout. I liked the fact that it alternated between a lot of characters with different personalities, however the book all in all was really boring.

love this book!!!

I just recently stumbled upon Jane Green. This book made me laugh and cry, and i became so attached to the characters....something very hard for me to do! Jane Green really knows how to grab the reader's attention!

Way too young for me

I should first share that I would never have even considered reading this book on my own. It was a book club selection, so I was obligated to read it. As far as I know none of the book club members even came close to finishing this.
I found the writing style to be aimed at a young audience - it reminded me of books I read in elementary school... Other than a few profanities and very vague references to the intimate life of a married couple the story was PG (not that I was looking for anything dirty.)
I might recommend this to a young reader, but definitly not to a peer.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A rainy day book

If you can bare through the first two chapter it turns out to be one more of her great books.

Fantastic!

A lot of mixed reviews out there about this book but I loved it. Have read almost all of Green's books and felt this one was one of her best. Even had the opportunity to meet her/hear her read on her media press tour for this book. It is a bit sad but also uplifting in many ways and a wonderful tribute to her friend who recently passed away.

A Must Read to the END!

Jane Green has truly saved the best for her latest novel!
Promises to keep is addictive, and well worth your heartfelt devotion to it! All the elements of a great read are wrapped into the pages of this novel...As I write, tears roll down my cheek, for this novel has tug at my heartstrings like no other. A wonderful story of family and friendship... my wish is that everyone would one day have a Callie in his or her life. *Priceless*

Did the publisher ever read the book?

Why does the description from the PUBLISHER say the following? The lives of these colorful characters intersect when they each receive a shocking note that summons them together for one extraordinary summer in Maine and changes their lives forever. This novel is about the hard choices we have to face, about having to be your parents' child long after you've grown up, and about the enduring nature of love. What shocking note? What summer in Maine? Callie's mother was from Maine, but the story takes place outside NYC. What's up, Penguin??! I've also noticed that even though Jane Green has moved her characters to America, British-isms have seemed to follow: garden (yard), icing sugar (confectionary sugar) to name a couple in this book; there were lots more. I remember the expression 'chalk and cheese' used by an American character in another novel. Nit-picky, I know, but seems a little sloppy in the copy editing department. I've enjoyed all of Jane Green's books, although I found this one a little predictable, it was a moving tribute to her friend.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

boring!

another author playing the cancer card. written poorly; from the perspective of someone who has never dealt with the illness. try something more original...

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Bridget's Review

Callie is a mother of two and happily married. She is close to her sister, Steffi and her best friend Lila. Lila is living a pretty hectic life dealing with her boyfriends crazy ex-girlfriend who seems to be right out of a horror flick.

Callie has plenty of love in her life and she adores those who are in it. She doesn't have any form of relationship with her parents. But, after being told that she has a rare disease that is going to take her life, she decides to prepare her loved ones and herself for the inevitable.

Touching and beautifully written. Jane once again captures a reader with characters that are so real, it makes you feel like they are your friends.

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