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REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE

THE PAPER PALACE IS:

“Filled with secrets, love, lies and a summer beach house. What more could you ask?”—Parade

“A deeply emotional love story…the unraveling of secrets, lies and a very complex love triangle.” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club July ’21 Pick)

"Nail-biting." —Town & Country

“A magnificent page-turner.” —Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author

“[An] irresistible placement of a complicated family in a bewitching place.” —The New York Times

A story of summer, secrets, love, and lies: in the course of a singular day on Cape Cod, one woman must make a life-changing decision that has been brewing for decades.

“This house, this place, knows all my secrets.”

It is a perfect August morning, and Elle, a fifty-year-old happily married mother of three, awakens at “The Paper Palace”—the family summer place which she has visited every summer of her life. But this morning is different: last night Elle and her oldest friend Jonas crept out the back door into the darkness and had sex with each other for the first time, all while their spouses chatted away inside. Now, over the next twenty-four hours, Elle will have to decide between the life she has made with her genuinely beloved husband, Peter, and the life she always imagined she would have had with her childhood love, Jonas, if a tragic event hadn’t forever changed the course of their lives. As Heller colors in the experiences that have led Elle to this day, we arrive at her ultimate decision with all its complexity. Tender yet devastating, The Paper Palace considers the tensions between desire and dignity, the legacies of abuse, and the crimes and misdemeanors of families.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Riverhead Books; Reprint edition (April 19, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 059332983X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593329832
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 1.11 x 8.01 inches
Reviewer: Melissa Joseph (Book Addicts Reviews)
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Loved this book!!
Review: 4.5 wth stars!!I absolutely loved this book (other then the end). This was a book with so many lessons and so many hardships. While going through the past you get to enjoy watching characters blossom. With that there was a lot of pain in so many characters lives throughout. It was necessary. I can see why this book was chosen as a book of the month club book there is ALOT to discuss. Shoot I am discussing with myself nonstop.I think my favorite part is jumping from past to present. I needed that. It was all perfectly placed as well. It gave you background on why you ended up here with these characters. I mean I was in the Paper Palace with all the girls and I grieved with them. It was not all about negative stuff there was a lot of growth and love. It felt like a true story. Like was this someone’s life because I’ll be damned if it didn’t feel like it. And so I give you my second favorite thing is the characters. Omg I love everyone of them and despise many others too. You cheer them on and you cry with them. You second guess everything and wonder what could have been as well. This book was deep for me.Be aware there is a lot triggers and that comes with people writing all these negative reviews. What I say to that is know your boundaries and what you are comfortable with. There are warnings and people say I can’t handle child sexual trauma and that’s understandable. But it’s a part of a story. It builds this story. The pain, the strength, the hopelessness leads to the growth. I don’t think it was done poorly either this is real to some peoples life and I think it felt like it could have happened to anyone. Sadly it has.Now my only critique and the reason I could not give this 5 stars is because the damn ending. She left me. She has me mind boggled. And in some case that’s good.I guess it made me think non-stop about this book, so yea, that’s good. But I need more!! I told my hubby about it because even the next day I am frustrated. He says “is there a part two?” No dang it there is not!!!Get ready to ride the rollercoaster of emotions with this book. I think it is a fabulous summer read.

Reviewer: sharon miller
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A beautiful heartbreak worth experiencing!!
Review: I found that The Paper Palace is a meticulously detailed and constructed story, that paints a vivid picture of life and emotion. It takes you through the deepest perspectives that the protagonist/her family experience throughout their lives, back and forth in time. The author creates an atmosphere that feeds a deep sea of emotions, nostalgia, and heartbreak, all while wanting to be left with hopefulness. The characters are raw, realistic, and make you question different decisions/perspectives/situations.The ending leaves you wanting more; to know what happens after it ends. It may been seen as unsatisfying to some, but I found it to be fully intentional, as to put you in the same shoes of the protagonist.I’m giving it 3.5/5, only because the details sometimes became muddy and hard to follow at times, but otherwise provided a vivid story. It is definitely something you need some tissues for, as well as the understanding that it is triggering (concerning childhood abuse), and almost leaves you with a sense of longing.

Reviewer: LifeisWood
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: poetry in novel form
Review: Heller’s writing is akin to a steaming hot cup of tea on an unexpected stormy summer day. Her words, characters, and moments dance together in a well crafted waltz. Enjoy

Reviewer: Dawn Lewis
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good story but has no real ending
Review: I enjoyed this story, but disliked the ending because the reader is left to create her/his own. I guess in a way it's good because at least its not a sad ending although there is a great deal of sadness throughout the book.

Reviewer: Tricia McGonigle
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good book but leaves you handing at the end.
Review: Doesn't really have an ending...maybe the author will have another book.

Reviewer: Theresa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: One of the best books I’ve read in a very long time!
Review: Such a great read- colorful characters! Great ending! One of my favorites!

Reviewer: Cyndi Biltoft
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Thought provoking and mind bending for me
Review: I started out not enjoying this story; with some graphic scenes in the beginning, I thought, "oh, is it going to be THIS kind of book" (that I'm not interested in). But kept at it, and soon became hooked in. Everyone grows up with different experiences, and the main character and her family had their share of twists, turns, and unexpected outcomes. In many cases, you may have thought, "I would never have done/thought this", "why didn't she/they do this?", "how would I handle this, if it were me?" And trying not to be judgmental of he main character or her family. And everyone seems to look for an ending to a novel that kind of wraps things up; comes to some conclusion, or... I read the ending several times, and interpreted it in my own way. No matter how the story ended, it was sure to upend normalcy and shake up the lives of all. I thought it was very thought provoking, and again, wondered "what would I have done?" I thought the novel was well written and would definitely recommend giving it a read.

Reviewer: amy gaunt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing!
Review: I loved the difficult choices the characters had to make... with true deep undeniable love winning in the end! This book gave me courage!

Reviewer: Malena
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: No puedo valorarlo ya que lo regalé y le gusto mucho

Reviewer: Paulo Roberto Feldmann
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: A escritora confundi o leitor com tanta falta de objetividade

Reviewer: Gutheinz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Nach einem schwierigen Start, hat sich das Buch sehr schön und interessant entwickelt. Ich kann es nur empfehlen, die verschachtelt Geschichte auf sich wirken und der Wahrheit entgegen zu fiebern.

Reviewer: Carol00
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The quality of this book is unreal

Reviewer: Smell.that.book
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This book really affected me… but in a positive way. It’s not often I read a book that makes me feel emotional purely down to the writing style alone. As an aspiring writer, this novel makes my stomach drop (in the best way) and gives me a warm feeling in my chest; it really makes you FEEL.The character development is absolutely flawless - their personalities and unique ‘quirks’ remain consistent throughout the entire novel.I think I’ve made it pretty clear that the writing style is right up my street! This author has a very special and incredibly unique way of thinking.The story is raw, graphic, disturbing, full of wit, and, quite frankly, just wonderful. This novel is down to earth, humble, warm. I laughed to myself a number of times throughout the novel; the protagonist’s mother, Wallace, is the epitome of dry humour and wit.I think the ending could be controversial, some readers may not be satisfied with it. After some reflection, I’ve decided that I like the ending. It’s realistic, and I think the author has masterfully depicted that life isn’t a fairytale, and sometimes love itself isn’t enough. And sometimes, the choices we have to make are really not ‘that simple’. Can you ever truly have what you desire in life without sacrifice?I can’t wait to read more of the authors work!I’m incredibly jealous that I didn’t write this novel myself.