Book Review: The Wednesday Letters

I finished listening to the audio version of this book this week. It was ... a disappointment.

This is the story of an older couple who die on the same evening. Their children return home for the funeral. While going through their parents' belongings, they find thousands of letters written by their father to their mother each Wednesday they were married. The letters reveal much family history -- and secrets -- that the three adult children must now face.

I really liked the premise of this book and it was recommended to me by someone whose judgment I trust. But ... well ... I guess there's just too much of the student of literature in me to enjoy this book. The writing style just kills the plot for me. It's also a tad bit too didactic for my taste.

I gave it two stars. If you'd like to read my full book review, check it out in my Bookshelf.