Once again, Alice Hoffman manages to create an otherworldly reality that feels completely grounded, with characters so touching and authentic they got right under my skin and stayed there. Other reviewers have done a good job of summarizing the plot, so I'll just say that this book has an unusual structure in that the protagonist changes somewhere in the middle, and it works. This is, more anything, a story that explores the idea of destiny, and asks questions about love along the way. Of course, Hoffman pulls all of this off with language so precise and beautiful my heart melted in my chest.
--Ellen Meister, author of Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA

This book was an excellent example of true Alice Hoffman work. I have read all of her books and love every one of them. She tells a story of people's lives with an otherworldly quality that is mesmerizing. I was immediately enthralled with the characters and the story line. It is a tale of fate, destiny and faith in yourself. Her characters, although very much flawed, are the type of people you root for and want good things for. I would recommend this to anyone who is capable of suspending disbelief and who likes to be drawn into another world for a time.

This was my first Hoffman book, and though I thought the first chapter strained credulity...I fell in love with it! Vivid characters; an engaging, well-crafted storyline- Skylight Confessions is a great read that resonates long after the last page.

I have always loved Alice Hoffman's works. I have read everyone of them and as usual she does not diappoint with Skylight Confessions. It is a book that is told out in a way you can't put it down. She brings the entire history of this family together beautifully. I would and have recommended this book to all my friends and family that love to read as much as I do. Thank You, Susan McCelllan

Alice Hoffman is one of my favorite authors so I eagerly await her newest works as they appear. This is one of her best, her writing has matured over time. I particularly enjoyed the family dynamics and the interplay of addiction, self-destruction, and hope in the midst of despair. She portrays real people in pain, yet with creativity tand tenacity that emerges and presses forward. Another winner!

This book is awesome. I love the way it captivates you, messes with your mind, and stays grounded all at the same time. It is very well written, a little "out there" in some instances, but a very enjoyable read. Sadness is rampant in this novel, but you begin to root for Sam, even though you know he in a never-ending spiral down.

Has all the ingredients: masterful writing, interesting characters - a bit extreme, but fascinating - easy to fall in love with; suspense, a complicated story - so complicated you read every word and sometimes go back to reread parts on the chance you have missed something.

Alice Hoffman draws the imperfect family like no other! I am always captivated by her unique style of writing, and with her quirky characters. As a mental health professional, I found the characters in this story to be particularly fascinating. Although quite sad and depressing at times, this story does have a remarkable message of hope as well.

Alice Hoffman is a wonderful story-teller. She keeps it clean and without unnecessary details that too many authors tend to suffocate their novels with. Though a little too fast pace at one to two scenes, for the most part Hoffman keeps a very gentle pace that goes nicely with her story line. Skylight Confessions is wonderful and filled with laughs and lines that tug pretty hard at your heart. She has a way of spinning a spell binding story with minimal words and keeps it so believable that you think you could walk right outside your door and live the story yourself. If you're looking for a book you'll read cover to cover without putting down, this ones for you.

I've read pretty much everything Alice Hoffman has written and while I've liked some of her books better than others, I have always liked her clean simple prose style and her characters. "Skylight Confessions" is no exception. I liked the story and most of the characters. The only thing that really bugged me about this book was the use of referring to Arlyn as both Arlyn and Arlie, sometimes in the same paragraph.

I thought Hoffman should have stuck with one name no matter who was talking about her. It just didn't make much sense to me that she would switch back and forth with the names. That is really my only complaint, and a very minor one at that; I liked everything else about the book. So maybe I'm just overreacting.