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Monogamy by Sue Miller
3.0

I had really high expectations for this title due to the interesting blurb on Goodreads and the gorgeous cover. However, this novel was very character-driven rather than plot-driven and those type of stories usually do not excite me. After the untimely death of Graham (this isn't a spoiler, it's literally in the description), two women, Frieda and Annie (his ex and current wife) are left to figure out how to overcome their grief and continue with their lives. I definitely think there is a strong theme of death and rebirth in this story, but it just isn't told in the most interesting way. For me, the plot had some pacing issues and failed to keep my attention very long. I ended up having to read only small sections at a time in order to actually finish this book.