I just finished reading "The Laws of Harmony" by Judith Hendricks and all I can say is that I am so sorry it is over. Several years ago, I picked up "Bread Alone" and loved it so I went on to read her other two novels. This particular one has been in my TBR stack for quite a while but I waited to read it until my book group decided to select it for the month. It was my recommendation and I am so pleased that it was every bit as good as I had hoped.
Sunny Cooper grew up in a New Mexico commune, one of three children born to hippie parents who were into free love, alcohol and drugs, and a rejection of material possessions. Wanting nothing more than to not share living quarters with twenty-five of her closest friends, when she turned 18 years old she left, hoping to live a more "normal" life style. This novel starts out with her in her early 30s and dealing with a romantic relationship that isn't going well. What he wants, she seems unable to give. The relationship is falling apart and she is at a loss to understand how to repair it. While this background may lead you to believe this is a romance novel, it is far from that. The relationship is just a springboard for us to understand Sunny and how life has unfolded for her. Some suspense, some women's fiction, and a tiny bit of romance come together to create a wonderful whole that will appeal to many readers.
I have spent the past several years on a tear to clean out and de-clutter my home and have given away many books but Ms. Hendricks' three previous novels still sit on my bookshelf - I just can't let go of them. Fortunately, I bought this one for my Kindle so it won't take up any room and I will always have it since it is definitely worth a re-read. Her writing is absolutely seamless and what I mean by that is that it is so good and she draws you so totally into the novel that the story is just like a film playing in my head and the words just disappear off of the page. My only complaint is that she has only written four novels over the years and I would love to read more.
If you like writers like Elizabeth Berg and Anne Tyler, please give Judith Hendricks a try. Wonderful book, wonderful author.
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LynnyB
Another great read from Judith Hendricks
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2013