Wednesday, June 3, 2009

The Late, Lamented Molly Marx by Sally Koslow

Newly arrived in the Duration (translation - the hereafter), Molly Marx is delighted to find out that she can still keep track of her friends and relatives left behind on earth - and follow the investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death at the age of 35. Was it an accident, a suicide, or murder?

As the police investigate, Molly watches over her young daughter and realizes how important being a mother was to her. She follows her husband and relives her troubled marriage. And just how did her attraction to an irresistible colleague fit into her life...and death?

This book was, surprisingly, humorous and an easy read. I liked the characters and mourned Molly's early death. I never really understood why she was so intent on staying in her marriage but then who am I to judge someone else's decisions? All in all, a quick read with likable characters.

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