A sad and tragic book, but intriguing. I especially liked it since the settings were my old stomping grounds - the low country of South Carolina and the mountains of western North Carolina. It's the story of Cassie, who is married to a fireman, Peck, and has a fifteen-year-old daughter. She is having an affair with another fireman, and unwisely exposes her daughter to her misconduct.
Cassie is not a very likable character. She is self-centered, selfish, and whines constantly about her life. I just wanted to slap her. Her husband Peck, coping in the best way he can, is much more likable.
The novel is told in the first-person serial format, unusual and rare, but not unique. There are only two viewpoints, Cassie and Peck. The climax is a surprise, and I can't reveal anything about it without ruining the book for the prospective reader. But, as the title suggests, this is Cassie's story. As much as I might want it to be about Peck, or Peck and Cassie together, in the end Cassie is the focus.
It's a great read, extremely well written, and there are plenty of little things to keep the reader turning the pages.
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