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Laurie Frankel: This is how it always is (2017) 4 stars

"This is how a family keeps a secret...and how that secret ends up keeping them. …

Review of 'This is how it always is' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

This was an interesting, thought provoking read for the most part. The family seemed a little contrived, but okay. What kind of ruined it a bit, for me, was the ending which became far-fetched, corny and sappy "happily ever after". I understand all the reasons why it ended like it did, but I thought it was a bit unbelievable and too tidy.

Still and all, worth a read.