And that’s part of their problem…neither of them able to communicate their true feelings very well, to each other or themselves. After reading The Half Moon, I've come to realize that it isn't just the characters: Keane's storytelling is simply too slow and meandering for me. At just a short ramble from Putney Bridge and Putney overground station, we're a great spot to pop in for a pint and a bite when next you're out and about.

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Their journey to resolution, however, required the pain and self examination the separation forced them to face. That said, infertility treatments are VERY expensive as well as stressful and I think any involved parties need to 100% be on the same page when making joint decisions for each round of treatment and/or each procedure. As the story unfolds, the many fascinating behind-the-scenes details about running a bar range from heartbreaking to humorous.LIVE MUSIC The Half Moon may look like just a great local pub a first glance, but step inside and you'll also find our iconic music venue. It’s a character-driven story of a crumbling marriage where the husband and the wife have both made mistakes. Malcolm is married to Jess, a lawyer, who loves her life with Malcolm, and as much as she loves her career, what she really wants is to have a baby. A quick and impactful read that will stay with you long after you finish it” ( theSkimm), The Half Moon takes place over the course of one week when Malcolm learns shocking news about Jess, a patron of the bar goes missing, and a blizzard hits the town of Gillam, trapping everyone in place. Yet, they remained steadfast, finding solace in their connection and the strength they derived from one another.

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Author Mallery has created a delightful story of friendship between three women that also offers a variety of love stories as they fall in love, make mistakes, and figure out how to be the best—albeit still flawed—versions of themselves. With a deft eye and generous spirit, Keane explores the disappointments and unexpected consolations of midlife, the many forms forgiveness can take, the complicated intimacy of small-town living, and what it means to be a family. Set in a small town just outside Manhattan, I could easily see this neighborhood in my mind and could picture myself sitting at the bar, living vicariously through these characters.The book is told through snippets of their lives in flashbacks leading up to the night of a huge snowstorm.