Suburbanistas
In her latest smart and witty novel of women's lives, followingYounger(2005), Satran presents Stella and Mary Jean, who were inseparable childhood friends. But during high school, Stella ran off to Hollywood, while Mary Jean stayed put, marrying Pete, Stella's old boyfriend. Now 20 years have gone by. Stella, a bona fide star complete with multiple marriages, magazine covers, and weight trainers, has returned to Homewood, New Jersey, for a visit. When her mother abruptly dies, Stella is left adrift with a small daughter. Mary Jean, now a zaftig, harried mother of four, always imagined seeing Stella again, and the funeral of her mother provides the impetus. Stella and Mary Jean renew their friendship, but the intervening years have changed them. In their struggle to remain friends, each discovers hidden depths within themselves and a shared purpose that not only rekindles their friendship but also takes it to a new level. Engagingly told, funny, and real,Suburbanistas will capture the hearts of readers.Maria HattonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved