New Year's Eve

by Lisa Grunwald

Book Overview

Part contemporary family drama, part ghost story, this engrossing novel dramatizes the difficult process of letting go of one's childhood to embrace one's new chosen family. This is the story of twin sisters, their children, and an accident that claims the life of one, and leaves the others to find their way away from, and back to each other. LG Alternate. Serial rights to Good Housekeeping.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517704919
• ISBN13: 9780517704912
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 0.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

One of the best books I've ever read

This book is about how we all deal with mourning differently, but its handled with a light, deft, hand that makes you think about the theme later, after you've enjoyed the story. The characters are rich, the plot moves,and the concept is brilliant. The only thing I don't like about this book is the title, and that's only because it doesn't telegraph how rich this book is. Because I'm a writer, I was just asked to do a paragraph on my favorite "forgotten book," for a blog. I read A LOT of books, and there was no contest. This was it. Jan Brogan

Absolutely Maaavalas

I first just got the book off of my high school library shelf, because my friend was in a hurry, so I just grabbed any book. As soon as I started reading this book, I did not want to put it down. It's one of the best books I've ever read! I recommended it to many of my friends.

A non-supernatural ghost story

Although this novel may be labeled a "ghost story",it is not the kind of supernatural, Stephen King-type thriller we'veassociated with such a label. It is never clear whether something out of the ordinary is going on, which is only fitting, since this is not the focus of the book. Instead, we are treated to a compelling and realistic depiction of the strained relationship between two estranged sisters. I agree with a previous reviewer. This is one of the best books I've read recently.

A fascinating page-turner

This was one of the best books I've read in quite awhile. The family dynamics were interesting and realistic. This book reads at a very fast pace and I highly recommend it.

compelling exploration of death, need for family,

I found this book to be one which haunted me in many ways. The story of sibling rivalry, family secrets and a search for new beginnings. A story of how one moment in time can alter one's path forever. A quick read but one which stays with you much longer than it takes to read