You know how you are watching a soap opera and just when you think everything is finally OK with a couple or a character, they throw in a one more scandal or issue just to stir things up? That is exactly what Remember the Time is like. I felt like I was reading a soap opera. It was kind of exhausting. I mean how many things can life throw at one person? I actually rolled my eyes at about the 60% mark.



The story involves Kate who was married to Paul, a famous baseball player. They were childhood sweethearts. His best friend Mike has been in love with her since they were all kids. Paul is killed in a freak accident and Mike now sees his opening. As the story progresses, we get flashbacks to see what Kate and Paul's marriage was really like. In a few words, Paul was a cheating, possessive jerk and I'm surprised anyone liked him. As I said, the story is exhausting. I never really felt like I got to know Mike and Kate as a couple. There was just too much drama between the two of them. Don't even get me started on the whole scenario with Kate the nephew. That was kind of off putting.

The book was written in the late 90s, but it had a very 70s feel to it. If you like day time soaps, then this one might hit the spot. Otherwise, I would say you could skip it.

Excellent read. I missed this book the first time it came out, so I'm thrilled that this sweet tearjerker of a story got reissued.