Every Last One by Anna Quindlen

This book was not on my "Want to Read" list or even on my radar. Not sure how I missed the reviews when it came out. Nevertheless, when I went to the Library last week to return my books, it was on the shelf with those daunting "one week only - no renewals - $1.00/day fine" books. I took it anyway, because Anna Quindlen is one of my favorites.
At the start, I loved the book and the writing. Quindlen has such a way to make characters real. I enjoyed getting to know Mary Beth and her husband and children. The story meandered, delving deeper into this family and their friends.  Hints of what is to come are subtle, but nevertheless, there between the lines in the text.
And when the "big event" happens, you are stunned, but  not shocked. I can't give any more away. I will just say, "read this book and don't put it down halfway through when you think it's getting a bit slow."