Book Club Book Review: Hidden

Another wonderful book club meeting that was more about drinking wine and gossiping than book discussion {grin}! But...a book worth sharing! Hidden by Catherine McKenzie

Plot: When a married man suffers a sudden fatal accident, two women are shattered—his wife and someone else’s—and past secrets, desires and regrets are brought to light.

While walking home from work one evening, Jeff Manning is struck by a car and killed. Not one but two women fall to pieces at the news: his wife, Claire, and his co-worker Tish. Reeling from her loss, Claire must comfort her grieving son and contend with funeral arrangements, well-meaning family members and the arrival of Jeff’s estranged brother—her ex-boyfriend—Tim.

With Tish’s co-workers in the dark about her connection to Jeff outside the workplace, she volunteers to attend the funeral on the company’s behalf, but only she knows the true risk of inserting herself into the wreckage of Jeff’s life. Told through the three voices of Jeff, Tish and Claire, Hidden explores the complexity of relationships, our personal choices and the responsibilities we have to the ones we love.

Review: This book was really good! It wasn't something I would normally read {and this was my pick!}, but it was a great one for being outside my comfort zone. The subject matter was uncomfortable at times, but the writing was great and the story was intriguing. I also thought it would be a great one for discussion, but unfortunately, we all agreed on the discussion questions, ha. I think the bottom line for us was whether an emotional relationship is cheating. We all agreed - can you guess which way?