IF WE LIVED HERE is a charmer. Emma Feit and Nick O'Hara
have been in a relationship for three years. Both
professionals working in New York City, each with their
own
apartment. It has been decided, mostly by Emma, they
would
search for an apartment and move in together. Their
experiences with two possible landlords are scary and
funny
but in the end the "perfect home" for them is found in Red
Hook, just in time for Hurricane Sandy.
Nick is a fifth grade school teacher who loves his job and
his students. He works hard with his lesson plans and his
students always thriving to make this year better than the
last year. His classes are fun and his friendship with
the
assistant principle, Carl, who was only given that job to
get him out of the classrooms, is humorous.
I loved Nick. A vegan, happily and sometimes secretly
playing his computer games, drinks too much/too often but
I
feel he has a sweet and loving heart. He keeps track of
the
important moments in their courtship, by selecting a
meaningful charm to place on the charm bracelet he gifted
Emma. Sure, it is old fashioned. It is not yet a
diamond
ring, but I love his thoughtfulness. Lying next to each
other testing mattresses at IKEA , he presents the
"perfect home" charm to Emma and it really touched me. I
loved the way he listens to Emma rave and rant and then
calmly offers an alternative and they move on. This is
their story about moving on.
Emma lives for her BFF, Annie, She is maid of honor at
her
splashy wedding, marrying her wealthy fiance, Eli. Annie
has dreamed about her wedding forever and now it is her
time. Emma is concerned that now that Annie is married and
becomes pregnant, their friendship will change and they
will
not be as close as it has always been. Her job at
123....Ivies, as a tutor is challenging. If your parents
are wealthy enough and their child has a good reputation,
the sky is the limit. It is Emma who must tutor them in
everything to get them into the college of their (or their
parents) choice. All the applications, interviews with
one
goal in mind, that letter of acceptance from Yale, Harvard
or wherever they want to enroll. Interesting sub-plots
about the students she works with especially Sophia who
ends
up studying art in Spain thanks to Emma's help and
perseverance.
Lindsey J. Palmer writes beautifully about today's
relationships and commitments. Her characters are
wonderful
and I hated to leave them after I turned the last page.
Nick and Emma have mixed feelings about giving up certain
freedoms, and they are both a little scared of taking that
next step. Together, they take it and they are moving on.
I loved IF WE LIVED HERE!
Razor-sharp and thought-provoking, Lindsey J. Palmer's incisive new novel both celebrates and skewers modern relationships and their milestones, offering a witty and wise look at what it takes to commit--to love, to a home, and to the life that's right for you. After three years of dating and trading nights at their respective New York City apartments, Emma Feit and Nick O'Hare are moving in together. Or they will be, as soon as they find the right place. For two happily-in-love professionals--Nick's a teacher, Emma tutors college-bound teens--with good credit and stellar references, how hard can it be? As it turns out, very--in ways that are completely unexpected. Suddenly Emma is filled with questions about cohabiting, about giving up her freedom--not to mention about who's going to clean the toilet. And while her best friend plans a dream wedding to her wealthy fiancé, and her older brother settles into suburban bliss, Emma must figure out what home means to her--and how on earth to get there.
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