I was totally immersed in the fast-paced narrative that . The game keeps track of achieved endings through white dots in the day selection screen. No. The seasons play a pertinent role in The Paper Palace, too. Its good, but hard at times too. So this is what she is thinking as she watches the storm. and Jonas said, "I know." Review to follow - must get outside - sit with my thoughts but a very strong 5 stars -, Hi Dem!!!! So many of those scenes were just so unnecessary to the story. To see what your friends thought of this book. In The Paper Palace, desire and duty are put to the test when Elle Bishop has to choose between the life she always believed she was meant to have with her oldest friend Jonas, and the life she has with her loving husband Peter. The colors drew me in and I found it intriguing and mysterious. Reese Witherspoon chose The Paper Palace for her July 2021 book club read and we think it's the perfect pick for your reading group too. After chapters of worrying about the fallout of choosing Jonas, of continuing an affair, of rejecting Jonas, of Peter finding out that shes slept with the Jonas, the book just ends. He was her true love. Meaning many times I choose a book based on if the cover catches my eye. The Paper Palace is a young adult novel by Emily Paull which is set in the summer house of Elle and her family. I dont like open ended finales if you arent leading to a sequel. The book gods, in their infinite kindness, have built second chances into the very structure of the modern distribution business. The Paper Palace withstands time: the difficult, lonely winters; always threatening to fall into ruin, yet still standing, year after year, when we return. Elle has jerked Jonas around for ages, and she lies to Peter easily and well. That place is Acknowledgments. In my day, we simply divorced and remarried, Wallace quips. An enthralling book that is beautifully written and fantastically narrated! The title makes me think of a house of cards. The Paper Palace withstands time: "the difficult, lonely winters; always threatening to fall into ruin, yet still standing, year after year, when we return". In the hours after her infidelity, Elle treads a fine balance between craving the safety of the shallows (what Peter offers) and her love of the fear, the catch of breath in my throat (which Jonas provides). "This house, this place, knows all my secrets.". It definitely left me wanting more, not only about Elle's next step but also more about Anna's life in California, Wallace's life as a whole, and even Wallace's mother's story! She takes off her wedding ring, she descriptively squeezes it against her life line one final time before placing it on the top step and going to swim. I will not finish this book and move on. The story unfolds over 24 hours and across 50 years, as decades of family legacies, love, lies, secrets, and one unspeakable incident in her childhood lead Elle to the precipice of a life-changing decision. 2. The Old Watch have finally caught up with the girls, who are now looking for a Hail Mary to save them from this mess. Season 2 was based on the third book of the trilogy, End of Watch (2016) and Season 3 is based on the second book, Finders Keepers (2015). Crisp, Heller continues. Her cuddles and love for kids, Peter, looked like a goodbye. Much of The Paper Palace takes place on New England beaches, with water being both the ultimate source of rejuvenation for Elle and the scene of her darkest memories. After this I swear there will be more lies." A family drama, a forbidden love story, a childhood tragedy, The Paper Palace is a stunning literary debut that will eat you up and leave you reeling - you won't want it to end. But as I gave it a second go in listening, I am grateful that I did the audio. I read with my eyes. The ending leaves just enough open to question that while Heller admits she never intended to make the ending ambiguous, she has been pleasantly surprised by how many readers have been debating the Jonas vs. Peter ending something she says is great and interesting.. [CDATA[ Author Miranda Cowley Heller is an incredible writer, creating lush sentences and gorgeous dialogues. The Paper Palace. There are entire forum threads dedicated to it, in fact, on Reddit and Goodreads, with many people asking the same question: who did Elle choose? This is yet another case for books coming with trigger warnings. It is a perfect August morning, and Elle, a fifty-year-old happily married mother of three, awakens at "The Paper Palace . You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Loved it, and lying here struggling to know what to read next that will in anyway compare. See all 37 questions about The Paper Palace, 2022: What Women Born In The 1970s Read In 2022, Terrie ("in and out" intermittently) Robinson, Natalie "Curling up with a Coffee and a Kindle" Rampling, April 26 - YSU & PLYMC Book Club Selection: The Paper Palace, Great New Paperbacks to Pick Up This Summer. Some people suggested going back and reading only the last 24h. If Elle were to leave Peter, she would risk subjecting her children to the turbulence and trauma that her own parents relationships inflicted on her childhood. Instead of swimming to Jonas, she takes off her old wedding ring & "presses it into her life line" as a symbol of a new beginning. Thanks again. If you are a person who is impressed by overwritten slush, stop reading here and walk away. The sun breaks from its tethers, its dawn - a new day. So what are we to make of it all? Her choice seems wobbly at this point. As Heller colors in the experiences that have led Elle to this day, we arrive at her ultimate decision with all its complexity. You lost me when the bug touched the nipple. The unreliable narration is compelling though--this would have been a completely different story had the male pov been present. Refreshing, even. I also think when I see that chocolate chip cookie it's better for me than that kale salad. As she passes the house, Elle glances through the . Her choice and the dilemma it causes is painted through the landscape like salt spray. Their conclusion? You just have put a few things together. Are you ready for a summer love triangle? With that said I still dont know how I feel about the ending! This one is jumbled and confusing. What more could you ask?"Parade "A deeply emotional love storythe unraveling of secrets, lies and a very complex love triangle." Reese Witherspoon (Reese's Book Club July '21 Pick) "Nail-biting." Town & Country I can literally feel the feminism leaving my body. Ive been wondering why I cant get into this, your review sums up for me!! Got read more books on your resolution list? I am already considering a re-read as I have that weird disassociated . The Paper Palace certainly is one of those books it stirred the readers' interest before it even hit the shelves. Many commenters feel that, at the end of the Paper Palace, Elle chooses Jonas. I had the same response! In fact, the choice was made in the last two, three pages of the novel. The story ends with Elle slipping off her wedding ring and swimming out to Jonas. It is a book with an ending that will polarise, leaving many readers undecided about what exactly happened in those final few pages. I'm weird. We just dont know which she chooses. When I started this book it didnt click right away for me but as I got further into it I was completely absorbed. Anyways dont waste your timeits trash binge watch something on Netflix instead. When Elle decided to stay with Peter, it was too painful to be away from Jonas so when she put her wedding ring on the step and walked toward Jonas, she had finally made her decision to follow her heart and be happy. Praise for The Paper Palace. It's interesting how the men are catalysts for the women's actions, yet we see nothing of them except for what Elle sees. Hed ogled her, been a pervert and had even raped her once. Kappy wrote a first impressions when the drama started airing in August and since I was following the series, I wanted to see your opinion on the finale last night. With her father, it was the opposite. Youve got to be. Smell that? It is a perfect August morning, and Elle, a fifty-year-old happily married mother of three, awakens at "The Paper Palace . The Paper Palace withstands time: the difficult, lonely winters; always threatening to fall into ruin, yet still standing, year after year, when we return. Having said all of that, I gave this 3 stars. I honestly had to look up the actual ending, to see if my interpretation was correct. What Heller leaves us with, after all, is a delicious ambiguity: does our heroine Elle leave her husband Peter a man she loves, the adoring father of her children for Jonas, her childhood sweetheart, or not? The death of her stepbrother Conrad. The ending disappointed me because it left me questioning what was Elles decision. While I didnt necessarily like or agree with all of Elles choices, it makes for good debate and discussions. And their bond has those invisible threads which tie them together. In Elle's case she is choosing between a great love and a great love. How are these important, and how do they inform the story/ending? The past is not limited to Elle but also her mother, grandmother, father, stepfather and so many others. The Paper Palace Review The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller Set in a balmy, nostalgia-filled backwoods summer camp and interweaving two complicated narratives, debut author Miranda Cowley Heller's THE PAPER PALACE is a tightly woven and intoxicating exploration of the small decisions that lead to momentous choices. A story of summer, secrets, love and lies: in the course of a singular day on Cape Cod, one woman must make a life-changing decision that has been brewing for decades. She has committed infidelity with her oldest friend Jonas, while everyone was inside the living room. I can guess but it is not crystal clear like the author says. More disturbing than all the above, the fact that this book has been rated so highly across the board. We just dont know which she chooses. While Peter was a good father and husband, he provided a life where she was happy enough where Jonas is the potential for truly happy. To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy, For the latest books, recommendations, author interviews and more, Lee Child Jack Reacher Series | 6 for 30, Industry commitment to professional behaviour. I dont like open ended finales if you arent leading to a sequel. How did you interpret the ending? Well I've set a record with this one. The Paper Palace is a group of cabins in Cape Cod's Back Woods, which are filled with kettle ponds. Read more 2021 Miranda Cowley Heller (P)2021 Penguin Audio Listening Length 12 hours and 37 minutes Author Miranda Cowley Heller Narrator Nan McNamara Audible release date July 6, 2021 One storyline is the present day and the other is Elles childhood through to the present. I agree with this. I ultimately decided to get the book as well. She is getting important truths in the open. "Absolutely phenomenal novel - dazzling writing and utterly addictive. Ad. Bravo Miranda. That said, her mothers history (abuse and being surrounded by people who leave), as well as her own, would dictate that none of them have had it easy, and have all had terrible things to overcome. ["Across the pond a figure stands. If anyone has any recommendations of similar books to check out, please let me know! Oh mySome books make you feel alive! Published in July of 2021, The Paper Palace is a Reese's Book Club book. As the book went on, I found Elles almost supernatural bond with Jonas a little creepy. 'In Elle's case she is choosing between a great love and a great love. For you, was the major plot of the novel about Elle choosing between two men, or choosing different versions of herself? "Elle's choice is clear as she gets in the pond" (you can read the full breakdown here). 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