lost and found

no. 2
title: Lost and found
author: carolyn parkhurst

this was another new novel for me. it ranked approximately 3.5 stars, maybe 4.

a short synopsis of the plot: the book focuses on the stars of a “reality” tv shown called lost and found. i don’t watch reality tv much, but the show is a sort of amazing race-ish show. the teams are made up pairs of people. the teams are competng for big money, and they are traveling around the world doing puzzles and doing “daring” stunts. the main characters are a mother (laura) and her 18 year old daughter (cassie). laura wanted to be on the show as an opportunity to try to regain the lost bond with cassie. cassie had a baby a few months back, and her mom never even noticed!!!! other teams include a set of middle-aged recently divorced brothers, a married couple who are both in “recovery” from alternative lifestyles, ex- high school sweethearts looking to re-try their relationship, and two former child stars. each person on the show has their reasons for being on the show. as the novel progresses the teams go through a series of ordeals from which we see the individuals grow.

i really liked this book. it spoke to me. it was well written, and the characters were interesting. plus, i liked the way it portrayed the dreaded reality tv. plus, it asks you, what do you think you are looking for - and when you findi t will you really be happy?