I'LL COME TO YOU

Kauffman's realistic novel examines a year in the lives of two couples who are connected through the pregnancy of their married children. Elisabeth Rodgers uses a consistent narrative voice to tell their stories. Although the characters don't have obviously individual voices, Rodgers projects the large cast's unique personalities through tone and pacing. She captures the relief and joy of Paul and Corrin as they look forward to finally becoming parents. Corrin's mother, Janet, is a demanding presence, always trying to bend life to her will, while her father, Bruce, writes his thoughts and regrets in his notebook. Paul's divorced mother, Ellen, grows from a victim mentality to a confident woman who is ready to reenter life. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2025]