Three Days In June.

 

 

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Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job—or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter, Debbie, is getting married, and she hasn’t even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail’s ex-husband, Max, arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay, and without even a suit. 

But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband to be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max’s past. 

 

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When I first picked up this book, I had no idea what to expect, but it was not this. I had no idea it was a novella until I checked it out from the library. I loved this book for a variety of reasons, and I'm still thinking about it. How such a simple story managed to capture my heart. I quickly fell in love with most of the characters, except for Kenneth, who I'm still not sure how I feel about. I enjoyed reading from Gail's point of view, but I did wonder what other characters were thinking or feeling, such as Max or Gail's daughter, Debbie. Three Days In June was simple, light, and humorous, and sometimes that's the kind of story you need. 

I loved the message in the story; it’s not just about love; it's also about family, connections, and self-discovery. I enjoyed escaping into Gail's world, while there were a few instances where I disagreed with her actions and couldn't help but wonder what she was thinking. I hoped she wouldn’t do anything that would mess up Debbie’s wedding. There were few times during the story, during the transition where it was a bit confusing if it was past or present time. I adored Max. I knew there were moments when I shouldn't, but I couldn't stop myself; there was something about him that you couldn't help but love him. I wondered whether something may happen between him and Gail; I had a feeling that both had unresolved feelings, despite their attempts to deny it. 

I enjoyed the humor in this novel, particularly the banter between Gail and Max. I believe that's why I was able to identify with those two characters. I found this book to be very realistic, and Gail's portrayal of all those feelings was amazing. Although I was never in her shoes, I felt the same emotions as she experienced. I related to her the most out of all the characters in the novel. Three Days In June is the first book that I read by Anne Tyler and it won’t be last! I can’t wait to check out her other works.