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“Tiny Vices” by Author Linda Dahl is an emotional, heartfelt and poignant novel. The Genres for this novel are Family Life Fiction, Women’s Domestic Life Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Women’s Fiction. In this well-written and thought-provoking novel, the author vividly describes her dramatic characters, and the emotional and physical destinations. The author discusses middle age siblings, and also several generations , each with their own problems. I appreciate that Linda Dahl discusses important issues such as Alzheimers, Drug Abuse and Alcoholism, and Mental Health Issues. The author also describes problems with teenage children, parents and friends.
The Talley Siblings are middle aged and are going to go on possibly the last vacation or adventure of their lives. They have baggage besides their suitcases. Corina is well to do, but is dealing with early Alzheimers. Pete has many medical issues from his former addictions. Becca is in turmoil over her adolescent son’s problems. Kathy has secrets, and can’t remember a tragedy that occurred to her many years ago. They are going to the same place where Kathy hopes to deal with the ghosts of her pasts. Two of the spouses go along, as well as Corina’s housekeeper, who has her own secrets. This crew is headed to Rincon Bay, to deal with the past, and present problems.
I highly recommend this memorable and thought-provoking novel. Linda Dahl discusses the importance of family, friends, mental health, honesty, communication, love and hope.
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