No Regrets

by Fern Kupfer

Sharon Burke is perfectly happy with her life in Urbana, Illinois. Her best friend Barbara abandons a cozy marriage to live with Andrew, her exotic California lover. Barbara doesn't want to make the cross-country trip alone, so she asks Sharon to come along and help with the driving. Along the way, Sharon and Barbara discover the depth of their friendship as they learn about each other and themselves. No Regrets is a poignant tale of middle age, love, and deepening relationships.

Genres: Fiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published June 23, 1989

Reviews

[Susane Colasanti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fern Kupfer is an insightful, reflective writer who observes the profound in the mundane. Her portrayal of intimate relationships is raw and relatable. I first read this book years ago, and loved reading it again for the 80s throwback feels.

[Cynthia Paschen · Rating 3 out of 5]

How can I write a review of a book I read for my book group back in December 1994. I was half-crazed with a nearly two year old daughter who did not speak, but sang, and a four year old daughter who knew everything.

So I sort of recall discussing this book with some of the very best, most intelligent people in my life, but not really. So I will give it three stars and move forward with my life.

[Elizabeth Malatestinic · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although I read the synopsis of the book, once I began reading it I lost sight about what the plot of the book was. The author did a great job of keeping us waiting, and guessing as to which character was the protagonist. As interesting as the perspective was, I can't say that I would recommend reading it, as the plot that was revealed is a bit dry and anticlimactic.

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit of a throwback to earlier times. Enjoyable.

[HediBähren · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kein Verlust, es nicht gelesen zu haben. Zwei Freundinnen begeben sich mit ihren Kindern in der USA auf den Weg quer durch das Land nach Kalifornien und da passiert sehr wenig. Langweilig!

[Karen Cunningham · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sharon and her daughter accompany Barbara and her two daughters on a cross country trip.

[Eileen Leith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book however at times I felt there was too much extraneous information in it. I felt like the book could have ended 20 pages sooner. There was a dinner near the end of the book (this is not giving anything away) and the author mentions two male characters in particular that are eying each other. It really had nothing to do with the plot and was irrelevant to the whole story.