An extraordinary new voice in contemporary woman’s fiction, Courtney Miller Santo makes her magnificent debut with The Roots of the Olive Tree, a novel that will delight fans of Sarah Blake’s The Postmistress, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, and the works of Kristin Hannah.
Set in a house on an olive grove in northern California, The Roots of the Olive Tree is a beautiful, touching … the Olive Tree is a beautiful, touching story that brings to life five generations of women—including an unforgettable 112-year-old matriarch determined to break all Guinness longevity records—the secrets and lies that divide them and the love that ultimately ties them together.
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I found it extremely interesting. However the last chapter left me befuddled.
Great book. Love books about women and families.
Interesting family saga
Fantastic story!
It captured and held my attention. The writing was up to standard and easy to read. The characters were interesting but a bit confusing as I kept getting them mixed up. Deb, the character in jail was complicated but over explained. The setting was the most interesting in that Olive groves are fascinating. By the end of the book most of the …
Loved the characters and the premise. The setting was wonderful!
Interesting Characters with an unusual plot twist
I made it half way through when I realized I didn’t find any of the characters interesting or likable and there wasn’t much of a plot.
Good read until the end….many things unresolved!!
Worth every minute.
I think that all people die with a story that was never told and this book revealed that premise
Slow in places. Odd ending.
Thoroughly enjoyed!
Wonderful story about 4 generations of strong women