Husbands and Other Sharp Objects by Marilyn Simon Rothstein – 299 pages
ARC courtesy of Lake Union Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Book Blurb:
After a lifetime of marriage, Marcy Hammer is ready to get herself unhitched—just as everyone else in her life is looking for a commitment. Her new boyfriend, Jon, wants to get serious, and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Harvey, is desperate to get back together. When her headstrong daughter announces a secret engagement to Harvey’s attorney, Marcy finds herself planning her daughter’s wedding as she plans her own divorce.
Now with two huge events on the horizon, the indomitable Marcy soon realizes that there’s nothing like a wedding to bring out the worst in everybody. From petty skirmishes over an ever-growing guest list to awkward confrontations with her sticky-fingered new in-laws, pulling off the wedding is going to be a challenge; seeing her divorce through is going to be a trial. And trying to make everyone happy might prove to be impossible—because in the end, Marcy alone must make a choice between something old and something new.
My Review: 4 stars
Husbands and Other Sharp Objects stole my heart as she touches on tough emotional issues through a comedic lens. This is the follow up book to Rothstein’s Lift and Separate although it can definitely be read as a stand-alone. Just from her titles you can see her wonderful wit.
This book deals with the emotions a mother feels as her daughter, who becomes a bridezilla, is planning her wedding. The feelings are supercharged as Marcy, the protagonist, is in the midst of a divorce. As you can imagine, there are lots of issues at play through this dynamic: moving forward, peaceful (or not) endings, guilt, sibling rivalry, inclusion, love, friendship, family, dating over 50, getting along with your ex and trying to be the best mom you can be to adult children.
This book and had me laughing and crying. It’s a heartfelt, humorous slice out of life. This is a book you’ll want to share with your friends. Every woman can relate to Marcy! I can’t wait to see what’s next from her.
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