I love first lines, and this book has a great first line. However, as our narrator learns, there's a lot more to her story than just the first line. And first lines don't always define you for the entire story. Or your entire life. People change. Learn. Hopefully grow a little. Last lines are pretty important, too, but usually much less discussed or remembered.
Arlene is trying to run away from her past. But when forced to face it head on, she finally discovers her true self, and some interesting things about people she thought she always knew. Thomas Wolfe's often debated quote, "you can't go home again", comes to mind several times while reading this.
overall - 4 stars
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