Rated of 5
by Gigi K. (Lufkin,, TX) Entertainment Tonight (Non)
I found this book to be neither well written, entertaining, educational or with adequate character development. I felt like a voyeur in the life of two couples without much of a commitment to their own marriage or respect for the marriage of their friends.
Rated of 5
by Anne M. (Austin, TX) After the Fall
Like many of the other reviewers, this book left me cold. I couldn't keep the cast of adulterers and their spouses straight (or maybe I just didn't care enough to do so) and I found little passion in Kylie Ladd's writing to draw me in. She writes in a James Patterson-esque manner -- without the talent for keeping the reader's interest -- by keeping her chapters short and rat-a-tat-tat ... but when the narrator changes with every third page, and they all sound much of a muchness, you tend to stop caring. At least I did. I wouldn't recommend this book except as a remedy for insomnia.
Rated of 5
by Margaret H. (Springfield, VA) After the Fall
This passionate book follows two couples involved in adultery. The story is presented through the voices of the four individuals as Kate becomes romantically involved with Luke. The reader follows the unfolding of the affair through Kate's words and at the same time follows the life of the two couples away from the affair. Sometimes the time-line is confusing as occasionally the same is event is described by several characters as they see it. Lee, a friend, speaks as well but his voice does not add much to the story. The ending is the high point of the book as each couple deals with their damages marriage in different ways, but is the reader surprised? The book might lead to discussions in book groups and does lend itself to beach reading as "chick lit".
Rated of 5
by Susan B. (Rutledge, MO) written in an interesting way
Despite my general lack of interest in the subject (a passionate extramarital affair) I found After the Fall to be a compelling and interesting read. The plot unfolds via first-person accounts from each of the major players, progressively revealing the characters and their perspectives along with the story. How Ladd accomplishes this was the most interesting part of the book for me, though I also enjoyed the details that tie the work distinctly to its Australian setting. Overall I felt as if I had an onstage seat at a too-intimate play about adultery and betrayal.
Rated of 5
by Joan P. (Owego, NY) After the Fall
I really didn't like this book. Perhaps my age and biases have something to do with it. It made me feel like a best friend that is privy to information that makes me uncomfortable. The characters were well developed. Having each character tell the story from his point of view helped to show motivation for behavior. As in life in these circumstances , the outcome was sad and disappointing.
Rated of 5
by Catherine T. (Aurora, CO) After the Fall
Cary and Kate - Luke and Cressida. Two marriages. Everyone seems to be happy. Then one person from each of those marriages begins an affair, with each other. The story of the affair and the subsequent fall-out is told from the viewpoint of each of the four and also Luke's friend Tim. I found I liked that style and it helps to move things along quickly. The first third of the book was excellent, getting to know the players and their motivations. The middle third dragged somewhat as the affair kicked into high gear. The selfishness and conceit of the two having the affair was mind-boggling. Then the last third, dealing with the feelings and subsequent decisions to be made, was realistic with no pat answers. So overall, a good book that definitely kept my attention.
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