Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane

I've been letting this book sit with me for about 24 hours because I wanted to stay with Peter, Kate, Francis, & Anne a little longer. 

Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane is a family drama - but not in the way that popular thrillers are nowadays. It's like a book I've read before. It's comfortable. It's the kind of book I love reading. 

We begin with Francis and Brian - rookie cops who went to the police academy together and are later paired as partners. Eventually, they live across the street from each other. They both have children - Francis - three daughters, Brian - one son. The youngest of Francis's daughters and Brian's son grow up together, as the best of friend and eventually - the inkling of something more.

Then...a terrible mistake happens. The lives of both families are torn - and Peter and Kate are separated. 

This is a story told from various points of view and through time. We start in 1973 and end in present day. (THIS IS NOT A 9-11 BOOK.) This is the story of people over time, of change, of sickness, of love and of honor. It's nuanced and full of interesting relationships. It's perfect.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and Mary Beth Keane for the opportunity to read and review this book.