James Patterson does not disappoint with his sweet, emotional novel, Sundays at Tiffany's. In the same category as Sam's Letters to Jennifer and A Diary for Nicholas, this novel is a world away from his suspenseful thrillers but no less engaging.
Jane Margeaux is an innocent eight year old whose parents are divorced. Her father is not in her life very much and her mother is too busy with career, boyfriends and being famous to be much of a mother. So, she has Michael, her imaginary friend, to keep her company. But when Jane turns nine, Michael has to leave her. "Those are the rules", he says. Advance more than 20 years...Jane has a promising career, working for her mother, not much of a romantic life, and fond memories of her imaginary friend. She is still a sweet, kind person who gets walked on by the prominent figures in her life. Enter Micheal again. He is in between assignments, happens to be in New York and sees Jane. He fondly remembers his friend and is stunned to see her all grown up.
The rest of the story, makes up a wonderful novel that brings out the kid in the reader. As we watch Jane take hold of her life, with the confidence that Michael gives her, and hope against odds that they find a way to maintain contact, a wonderful story unfolds that completely enraptured me. Yes, you must suspend reality when you read this book. But isn't that what reading a great novel allows us to do anyway? I highly recommend this one. A great, fast, heartwarming, exciting read. Loved this book!
Happy Reading!
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