Title: Mrs. Kimble : A Novel Author: Jennifer Haigh type of book: Fiction call number: Fic - place this book on hold -

This book is strong in character and story.

Summary:
Ken Kimble marries three very different women through his lifetime, conning and cheating on all of them. He is barely a character in this book - rather, it is Birdie's story (teenager enamored of the young choir director,) then Joan's (successful career woman coping with breast cancer and her ticking biological clock,) then Dinah's (his first family's babysitter, she'd always had a crush on him and was easily convinced he was the wronged party.)

The reader grows to care for each of these women, and his neglected children. It's sad - but easy to believe - how he uses their insecurities to worm his way into their lives, leaving emotional and financial ruin in his wake.

I would recommend this book!

Why?
Some reviewers felt that we needed to know more about Kimble and "how he got that way," but that's not the point. This is a "can't put down" read, and one I passed on to my best friend . . . that means it's a winner!

Other information about this book:
This is Haigh's first novel.

Employee Initials: SB Review Date: May 2003

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