Dream When You're Feeling Blue

Have you ever started reading a book and thought, haven't I read this before? I felt that way about this novel, like I had started it at some point but not finished it. I knew what was going to happen. I even knew how it would end, sort of.

I liked the book - I read it in 2 days, so obviously I liked it. I've enjoyed other books by Elizabeth Berg as well. This was a very sweet novel about a big family in Chicago during WWII, particularly the 3 daughters (the "dreamy" sisters). It focuses primarily on Kitty, the oldest daughter, and how she is changed by her experiences and her relationships during the war.

I like all of the period detail that Berg gives - the styles and brands of dresses, the music, the slang. And her characters are likeable (Kitty's father Frank is an Irishman straight out of central casting) if slightly superficial - Kitty is the most well-developed. But it was a nice read, and I will continue reading Berg's work in the future.

Dream When You're Feeling Blue: A Novel