Unwanted Truths by Tricia Haddon

Let me begin by stating that if you are looking for a light, breezy Summer read, this book is NOT it.  Having said that, I feel that Unwanted Truths is a title that deserves a place of honor on your "TBR" (to-be-read) list.  The storyline touches on a number of subjects that may be considered difficult, including adoption, cancer, marital affairs, attempted suicide, and death. Ms. Haddon approaches these elements from the characters' points-of-view with a sense of honest realism. I think the reader is able to understand the emotions behind the actions as the plot develops.

There were portions of the story that read a bit slower than others. Occasionally I found myself lost in the details, and I would have to go back and re-read the last couple of paragraphs to be sure I had characters identified properly or to confirm to which character a dialogue was pertaining.  In my opinion, this in no way detracted from the story. The details given turned out to be necessary ones, as later in the plot there were several "ah ha!" moments of clarity. Another positive that I would like to point out is the historical accuracy (based on my personal knowledge -- I did not research facts in depth) of the time period. As a fan of historical fiction, I was impressed with many of the details presented which helped to more clearly define the lives of Jenny, Robert, Martin, and their families as they transitioned through the decades.

When I reached the last page of the novel (keeping in mind that I read the e-book format), I kept flicking my screen in an attempt to turn to the next page. There wasn't one!  The story comes to a rather abrupt ending. At first I was stunned. I needed more! However, after a moment of reflection, I realized that it really could not have ended differently. I thoroughly enjoyed Unwanted Truths and would be delighted to recommend it.  ★★★★