The Good House

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Call Number: Adult Book / Fiction / General / Leary, Ann
On Shelf At: Malletts Creek Branch, Westgate Branch

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"The Good House tells the story of Hildy Good, who lives in a small town on Boston's North Shore. Hildy is a successful real-estate broker, good neighbor, mother, and grandmother. She's also a raging alcoholic. Hildy's family held an intervention for her about a year before this story takes place--"if they invite you over for dinner, and it's not a major holiday," she advises "run for your life"--and now she feels lonely and unjustly persecuted. She has also fooled herself into thinking that moderation is the key to her drinking problem. As if battling her demons wasn't enough to keep her busy, Hildy soon finds herself embroiled in the underbelly of her New England town, a craggy little place that harbors secrets. There's a scandal, some mysticism, babies, old houses, drinking, and desire--and a love story between two craggy sixty-somethings that's as real and sexy as you get. An exceptional novel that is at turns hilarious and sobering, The Good House asks the question: What will it take to keep Hildy Good from drinking? For good"-- Provided by publisher.

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Good House submitted by hcf on August 27, 2014, 9:33pm I chose this for my book club and it made for a good discussion.

Good House submitted by apisoni on June 21, 2019, 7:54pm I stumbled upon this book and was very impressed. It is a family story told from multiple points of view and it really stuck with me. I found it both realistic and moving.

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Drunk Humor submitted by smog58 on August 10, 2022, 9:09pm The protagonist is so entertaining. She starts off high and sinks very low until she gets it right. A variety of characters that are loveable, loyal, fragile and obstinate. Great ending.