I can't say that I liked Frances Bloom, the main character in this novel, very well. However, her position as the non-working mom who does all the carpooling for four families to three different school every day, gives her a unique look at what's going on in her neighborhood. When she catches a neighbor having an affair, she can't butt out. The wife of another neighbor has simply disappeared, which is fodder for gossip. Another family in the neighborhood is that of her cousin Iris and her wife (who is an actress) and child.
Frances can't seem to say no to being on various school committees. Her strong views seem to force a number of issues. Her own family has its shares of ups and downs, especially dealing with her teenager. The author definitely portrays children at their various life stages well.
In spite of my inability to bond with Frances, I needed to stay with the book to see how all the dramas turned out.
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