This book was so beautiful. The story follows the Preston family, who move to Thailand when the father accepts a position there in the 70s. However, all does not end well. Phillip, their brother, disappears. The book then follows them up to the point when he disappears and far after. The descriptions of the different sceneries was stunning.
Finding the truth of what became of Phillip was both sad and rejuvenating.
I felt that I became part of their family unit, one of the two sisters left after Phillip disappeared.
The family relationships were so richly described, giving everything a beautiful tone. I could not put it down, though it was quite heavy to read at points. I absolutely loved this book and feel as though having finished it has put me at a disadvantage because I will now likely have a book hangover.

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So much is lost-marriages, children, wars, lives-in What Could Be Saved it's amazing anything is salvaged. The plot has a dreamy feel (even though much of it is harrowing)-sort of like looking at a scene in a snow globe. But the reality of What Could Be Saved is every parent's nightmare-the disappearance of their child, made worse (if that's possible) from dealing with authorities and cultural norms in a foreign land. The story floats from the early 1970's to 2019 as we learn in flashback what happened to young Philip Preston. The strength of What Could Be Saved comes from the characters-especially the beautiful Genevieve-mother of Philip and daughters Laura and Bea. Genevieve is an intoxicating blend of a Stepford wife and Playboy bunny. The weakest link is Genevieve's husband Robert. He's so desperate for approval-from his boss, coworkers and family-it's difficult to believe Robert was recruited by the US government for a top secret assignment. What Could Be Saved is domestric drama with the saddest of twists-a family desperately digging for what remains when all hope is lost.

What Could Be Saved by Liese O'Halloran Schwarz Well written book with an interesting premise. I couldn't connect with the characters, Bea and Laura. While it was a good read, it was not an exciting one. Ms Schwarz's fans will be sure to enjoy it.

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Wow! What Could Be Saved is a moving novel that took me on quite a journey! Time hopping between the early 1970’s to present day this novel centers around Genevieve and Robert Preston and their three children Bea, Philip, and Laura. The Preston family relocates from the US to Bangkok for Robert’s job and as hard as they try to assimilate into a new country and customs, things never really seem to click for them. Feeling like they are swimming upstream the family are all going through their own issues, but the disappearance of one of their children ultimately has all of their lives to upended! Now, almost 50 years later, the remaining two Preston children find out there’s a possibility that their long lost sibling could actually be alive!

What a full novel, I feel like I read an entire series in just this one book—LOVE THAT! I was completely on the hook from very early on because the premise is so darn original. I expected a great read, but I never expected so much heart and depth (which was a fantastic surprise). What Could Be Saved is a solid 5 star read and would be a perfect book club selection. I haven’t read Liese O’Halloran Schwarz, but I am so looking forward to reading more from her in the future!

A rich, gorgeously thoughtful novel which compellingly balances two timeframes and a wonderfully insightful cast of characters. A novel about hurt and healing--one which will linger in the reader's mind long after the final page.

Complex and compelling. The story of three children and a life stolen while in Bangkok. It took a long time for the complete story to unfold and even then the reader is left with questions, but the journey taken in reading was rewarding.

When I started this literary novel, I was hooked from the beginning. The storyline is intriguing, even though it's also sad and shocking at times, and it made me want to keep reading. There are some slow parts but I felt the story flowed nicely. There are many flashback scenes that help us gain a better understanding of the well-developed characters.

This book is about healing and learning to process your past and how it effects you now. The writing is stunning and overall, I enjoyed this novel and am happy I chose to read it. It's a story of being confronted with your past and learning to deal with it so you can move on. It was slow-moving at times but mostly enjoyable so I recommend reading it simply for the wonderful writing alone. Oh and the phenomenal cover...stunning!

Laura, the youngest of three children, is contacted by a stranger who claims to have information about her brother who has been missing for over 40 years. After deciding to follow the lead, she heads to Bangkok to see if she can finally bring her brother home. Told between alternating timelines of Bangkok in the 1970s and Washington, DC in 2019, we uncover the details surrounding the disappearance of the Preston son.

The beginning of this book pulled me in. I was enthralled with the scenery of the Bangkok timeline and piecing together the relationship between the two Preston daughters, Laura and Bea. The anticipation leading up to Phillip’s disappearance and the mystery component surrounding the disappearance were well written and kept me wanting more. However, the second half of the book left me thinking there was too much of some parts, yet finding that there was not enough of others. There was excessive detail about some of the supporting characters (Robert & Noi) that I feel the story could have done without. Then I felt like the book wrapped up really quickly and didn’t focus enough on how the family dealt with information and moved forward. Additionally, while the mother was very important in the flashbacks, I feel like she was neglected in the present time.

Overall this was a well written and entertaining drama with a captivating mystery component. I would recommend it to readers looking for a heavy family-drama or a book suited for discussion.

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An interesting tale novel set in Bangkok in 1972 and Washington, DC, in 2019 following a family adapting to cultural changes, infidelity, abduction, and so much more. I thought the flashbacks were very well organized along with the different points of view from each of the main family members. Loved the mystery aspects and wanted more details at the end!

"What Could Be Saved" centers around a family and the mystery of what happened to their brother Phillip years ago. The story alternates between the family's time spent in Thailand in the 1970's and in the present 2019. When Laura gets an email that her brother is reaching out, she is taken aback. She grapples on whether to follow this lead considering the family has had a history of false leads in the past. The first half of the book was excellent in my opinion and focused on figuring out if the man in the zoom call was really Phillip. The second half of the story was slow moving for me. I felt that it could have wrapped up earlier and in a more interesting way. Overall, a good read, but I think could have been excellent if not for the second half of the book. I do enjoy the author's writing style and would read another from her.

I received an ARC of "What Could Be Saved" by Liese O'Halloran Schwarz from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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This is a beautifully written portrayal of a family that lived in Thailand during the 1970s. The plot is laid out in alternating timelines, one during the family's tenure in Thailand, the other taking place in 2019

The characters and their relationships drew me into the story. The story is filled with mystery and intrigue which sustained my attention

I highly recommend this book.

A beautiful and dramatic dual timeline story, portraying the life and and times of a family dealing with the disappearance of their son during their tenure in Bangkok. Their diplomatic existence turns into utter hell when that happens. The connection between the two timelines is fascinating and the novel is highly recommended.

Laura is fifty four years d and loves art. Laura is worried Sullivan will have an affair with the much younger Kelsey. Laura doesn't have a car and loves to walk. I loved the characters. I was hooked from the beginning. Laura gets an email about a brother named Phillip. Edward has asked Laura to marry him.

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I'm giving this 4 stars, since I thought the first half was worth 5 stars and the second more like 3 stars. The set up is intriguing: is the man in Thailand Laura and Bea's brother Philip, who went missing there when he was eight? The dual timelines (now, when Laura travels to Bangkok to find out, and 1972 when Philip disappeared) worked well, with the suspense of whether it was Philip or not being maintained in the first timeline, while the second set up various potential suggestions of who might be responsible for his disappearance.

However, the second half dragged for me - I just wanted to find out what had happened to Philip, and wasn't interested in a blow by blow account of the last minutes of Philip's father's life in 1980, or a lengthy recap of the life story of Noi, the servant who returned to the States with the family. The story of what had actually happened to Philip was recounted again at great length and was somehow more mundane than I had been hoping for.

I would be interested to read more by this author though - her characterization was excellent.