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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. I found ths book to be ok for a Sunday aftenoon read but it wasn't the kind of book that you just can't put down and that is exactly what I did over the course of three weeks.. The beginng seemed to be a bit repetious and that was probably for the sake of readers who did not know the basis of this book 's predicessor, Deep End of the Ocean. But it was almost too much that for the first 4 or 5 chapters I wasn't quite sure I would finish the book. And most of the plot was predictable but still readable. I didn't find many surprises. The ending was good and overall it gave the reader a sense of appreciating family. I would only recommend this book to die hard fans of the author. (  ) Judgejudy2u | Nov 18, 2009 |  Vincent Cappadora never quit blaming himself for his little brother Ben's abduction. Even after Ben is returned home, Vincent still dwells on the fact that he was supposed to be holding Ben's hand when he was taken from them. In an attempt to relieve himself of the guilt he feels, Vincent makes a documentary about abducted children, never imagining what it would lead his family down an all too familiar road. (  ) brendaholmes | Nov 17, 2009 | I read and enjoyed 'The Deep End of the Ocean' years ago, so I thought I would enjoy 'No Time to Wave Goodbye' as well. I was very disappointed. Mitchard assumes we know her characters already, and jumps right in. It's been a while since I read 'Ocean' so it took me a while to have any feeling for the Cappadoras. Character is so important to me as I read, and I had a hard time distinguishing between Ben/Sam and Vincent, remembering who was married and who not, and so forth. The story struck me as implausible and contrived, from beginning (the Oscar winning documentary) to end (the daring trek through snow to rescue the baby.) I did finish reading it, and was somewhat engaged with the story, but I have to say there were a lot of problems with this book. (  ) rglossne | Nov 13, 2009 | If you read The Deep End Of The Ocean and loved it as much as I did I think you will love this book. Jacquelyn Mitchard does not disappoint. I am sometimes leery of sequels. This one was excellent! I once again fell in love with the Cappadora family. They have all aged a little but still are pretty much the same people they were in the first novel. I felt like I never lost touch with them. They have all been affected by Ben/Sam's kidnapping and eventual return. It has played a huge role in the people they have become. I think it's interesting that this book addresses not only kidnapping but what happens after. How do families go on living? This book pulls you in right from the get go. It seems the family is adjusting well to life. The kids are grown. Ben/Sam is married and a father, Kerry is on her way to becoming an opera singer, and Vincent has made a documentary which will change all their lives. Unfortunately the Cappadora's have to relive the horrible past with a new kidnapping in the family. It's hard to review it and not give the story away so I won't say too much. I read the bulk of the book in one day. I could not put it down. I just had to know what happened. There are many twists in the novel. Just when I thought I had it figured out, there was another suspect in my mind. I felt Beth's pain as she relived her own nightmare but then has to also watch her son live the same nightmare. I absolutely loved this book! This is one of the best books I have read this year. (  ) bookaholicmom | Oct 21, 2009 | I eagerly waited on my local library's list for "No Time to Wave Goodbye," remembering "Deep End of the Ocean" as a very pleasant read. Although it had been years since I read the original novel, I quickly remembered the characters and their situation. Unfortunately, Ms. Mitchard should have stopped with the first book... I'm almost finished with "No Time..." and have found it too similar to the original to promote a unique enjoyment. (  ) rharrisonblack | Oct 19, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
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