Morning

by Thayer

After she discovers some pages of a distinguished novel mixed up in a run-of-the-mill romance, Sara Kendall, a free-lance editor living on Nantucket, searches out the mysterious author

Genres: Fiction, Womens Fiction

262 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Allison Ann · Rating 1 out of 5]

There wasn't a single second of this book that I didn't want to punch the main character right in the face. Not one second. I have got to start reading the blurbs on these books before I pick them up.

[Shelly Cohen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent character development and story plot still current..Tead almost every Nancy Thayer book during this Covid pandemic..thoroughly enjoyed each one and a wonderful shelter from the " virus storm".

[Robin Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an early, early book of Nancy's but absolutely stunning for it story and character development and the magic of the deep messages of what it is to be human.

[Trish · Rating 2 out of 5]

{borrowed on Overdrive} This is very clearly one of the author's early books. The main character is struggling to conceive, and as a result is *very* emotional. I've had many friends go through this and I know it's hard, but the way it was presented I was more annoyed than sympathetic. And while I enjoyed her getting to know Fanny, Fanny herself was such a self-involved woman that I couldn't stand her. And the results of Jenny's story? Well, that was just ridiculously far-fetched.

Really glad this wasn't the first Thayer book I read, or it would be my last. I'll stick with her newer, better developed works.

[Carol Nummy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The agony of waiting this was so good

I did not want to let it go
These characters became my friends. Ms Thayer always gives us that. Don't miss this one
.I can't wait to get on to the next one.

[Vicki Bishop · Rating 2 out of 5]

I LOVE Nancy Thayer's books of today! This was an early one (1987) and recently available on Kindle. It definitely was not up to my expectations a neither Sara nor Fanny were even s little bit likable. There was way, way to much description of bodily functions and excretion s. Finished but didn't enjoy.

[Julie Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

editor who takes control of her infertility problem,
all the procedures shes endures and the choices she and her husband make while
he starts his own architect business on nantucket island. what a super book!

[Leslie · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. It was really dated.

[ANGELIA · Rating 1 out of 5]

If they gave awards to main characters, then this one would win hands down as the best selfish, self-centered, self-involved, self-absorbed, pity-party whiner ever to grace the pages of a book!

I get it, Sara's upset because she hasn't been able to get pregnant, (and at 34, feels time is not on her side), but she seems to expect the world to stop turning because of it! She's become obsessed with conceiving and makes it her whole life, (including her husband, Steve who seems to be reduced to sperm shooter) except for her interest in a woman author from years past, who was just as fixated on herself as Sara is, didn't consider others, and changed lovers as often as most women change their panties. Yet, for some reason she fascinates Sara, and Ms. Thayer seems to think her readers will be just as enthralled, too. Boy, did she get that one wrong!

Besides her whining and bemoaning her non-parental state, we're also treated to Sara's doctor visits, the first being to an elderly gynecologist who seems headed for dementia, as he dismisses her concerns by telling her that lots of women in their mid 40's get pregnant with no trouble at all. Really??? Just where did you get your medical degree, Doc, or did you pay someone to print one up?
He also seems to get quite a kick from watching Steve's sperm wriggle and squiggle around! (I'm surprised he didn't ask to watch when Steve made his deposit!)

Then, we're taken step-by-step through Sara's tubal inflation procedure, including her thoughts on the doctor glimpsing her clitoris! Well, in his profession, he's seen many a clitoris, and I doubt hers left much of an impression. Besides, he was more concerned with her blocked tube, while Sara started whining (yet again) about the discomfort (which she'd been warned about before) and actually asked if her friend could come in and hold her hand. Come on!! If she were around 20 or 21 that'd be understandable, but in her mid 30's it's just ridiculous! She kept whining and complaining about how everyone was treating her so impersonally. What did she want, a party in her honor???She was also dumb enough to have to come in a second time, because she didn't realize she wasn't through with her period yet, and they can't do the test until then. Among her many faults, she's also a space cadet!

Then, she proceeds to vent her anger at her husband because he doesn't have to go to a woman doctor to have his man parts checked! Come on, now! With plenty of women OB/GYN's (this was the 1980's NOT the 50's), she could have found one, and not have to feel uptight or embarrassed. Common sense! (Not that she has any.)

As if things couldn't get worse, she meets her old boyfriend (who now has another girlfriend) and, despite claiming Steve is her one true love, decides to seduce him, just to prove another man wants her and she's desirable. (Another of those WTF!!! moments.) They actually get naked, and his penis is up and ready to hit the target, when she suddenly changes her mind, starts crying, and asks him to please hold her! And the jerk actually does it and comforts her, instead of kicking her cock-teasing ass to the curb!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!

(Not that he was any prize himself, for cheating on his girlfriend!)

That's when this became a DNF for me, as I did NOT want this poor excuse for a human being to end up with a baby, a nice guy like Steve, and most certainly NOT a HEA!!!

I'm hoping Steve comes to his senses and realizes the last thing he wants to do is stay married to this poor excuse for a person, divorces her narcissistic ass, and finds a woman who'll love and treat him well, and they have as many kids as they want, while Shit Sara remains empty-wombed.

[Jennifer Bounds therrien · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank God I finally finished reading this! Oh my so depressing and the main character was so needy, more disturbed. I know that the inability to bear a child is an emotional experience, but come on, this was over the top with the "poor me". Myself, I cannot have children, but never acted or had thoughts and such bitterness to others as much as Sara did. There was a decent story line between Sara and Fanny, which the story read more about this. Took me forever to read, had no true desire after the first chapter. All I can say, I'm glad it's over!

[Erin A Taylor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite Nancy Thayer book, but it was an easy read I found on the shelf of our beach rental. I found myself getting mildly annoyed with Sara throughout the story, but I'm familiar enough with her worries that I kept reading. I sort of found the writing to be a little different than some of the author's other books, but I liked these differences, attributing them to natural changes, maturation or otherwise. I probably wouldn't read this again, but I do want to read more from the author.

[Cindy · Rating 1 out of 5]

First of all, there were two totally different storylines going on and although the author tried to mesh them, It just didn’t work for me.
I didn’t like any of the characters. They all seemed self-absorbed, especially Jenny! She was to the point of narcissism and I hate this character trait in real life let alone in a character in a book! In addition, Jenny had no “moral compass”which I found disgusting! No thanks, there are plenty of other books to choose from.

[Deborah Nunez · Rating 2 out of 5]

I do like Nancy Thayer, but I found this book a little bland. The story revolves around Sarah desiring a baby. I felt as though the rest of the characters could have had more depth and personality.

[Belli Mor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining book, but not one of her bests.

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading about Nantucket.

[Cathy Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Except for a little too much OCD about having a baby, I really liked this.

[Christie3916 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got better as book went on, enjoyed the ending

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good book.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a build up, some unnecessary writing, so very disappointed

[Sheryl Sherman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everyone is dealing with something, sometimes worse than what you are. Reminder to look outside yourself.

[Allie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just relentless whining and bitterness. I skimmed most pages but it was a waste of time. No character development and presented a terrible image of women struggling to conceive.

[Kathy Zorn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not. Not very interesting

[Julie Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Morning by Nancy Thayer
Editor living on the island and husband is a carpenter. She edits a romance and finds another book within the one she's editing.
She hopes to conceive but they are having problems.
Lots of jealousy as his old girlfriend is on the island and has had many kids. She tries a lot of different methods to conceive but nothing works. Very detailed descriptions of the exams and what she goes through.
Like hearing of the lifestyle on the island itself. So diversified. Many scenes with others and their sexual problems. Very emotional.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).

[Karen Benson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The main character's whining about not being able to conceive got to be a bit much, but I really enjoyed her friendship with Fanny, a reclusive author.

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

At first I didn't like this book at all. I thought it was too frivolous (even for me), but it had some surprising depth to it.

[Peggy]

It tok me a long time to read a short book.

[Lindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 55

437 pages, large print sdince I am blind

[Deb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normally all the books by NT are great.. this was an old book, brought back by ebooks.. just a blah story of a woman wanting to have a baby.. not much else... I had to finish it though..;)...

[Carlee · Rating 2 out of 5]

I understand how hard infertility can be but I was more annoyed with the main character than sympathetic, she's insufferable.

[Sallyg · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book