The Brambles by Eliza Minot

I really enjoyed reading this book and getting into the story and the characters. But the ending left me confused. The book is about a family of grown siblings as they prepare for their father's death. The main character, Margaret, is a stay-at-home mother of 3 small children, and some of the best parts of the book are her thoughts on parenting and the demands she feels by her family. So then there's a twist at the end... and it seems unnecessary or just odd. But anyway, liked the writing, liked the book, and I recommend it. - June