This weekend, I read Australian author Judith Clarke's adorable book "One Whole and Perfect Day." Adorable? Hmm... Sixteen year old Lily would like for things to work out, just once, in her crazy life, with her crazy family. All she wants is, well, "one whole and perfect day." Her mom's so busy working all the time that Lily is stuck taking care of all things household; her 22 year old brother Lonnie can barely get his act together and has moved out of the house; her dad left before even getting a chance to meet her; her grandmother talks to her imaginary friend; her grandfather is at odds with Lonnie; oh, and she doesn't have a boyfriend! No wonder she just wants one perfect day.
The author does an amazing job of weaving in and out of the different character's lives, much in the way that adult fiction author Anne Tyler so skillfully does so. The characters are endearingly complicated and you just can't help rooting for each and every one of them. This is a "feel good book," but not at all in that cliche way. It's filled with delightful surprises at the end that will keep you smiling hours after finishing it.
Will Lily finally get that one perfect day? Read "One Whole and Perfect Day," by Judith Clarke, to find out.
* * * * * (five stars)
Recommended for anyone who likes books that brighten your day or enjoys reading interconnected stories.
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