Three Days in June offers a glimpse into the life of Gail Baines who is not having a good day. I find the plot slim, the characters poorly developed, and not one is likable. Nothing of much consequence happens that I wonder if I would have liked the book if it has been longer and gone more in depth into these characters.

If you’re looking for a beautifully crafted story, I highly recommend Three Days in June by Anne Tyler. This novel captures the essence of human connection and the complexities of family life in such a relatable way. What I loved most about the book is how Tyler delves into the characters' emotions and relationships over just a few days. The way she portrays their struggles and joys feels incredibly authentic, making you reflect on your own experiences. The dialogue is sharp and witty, adding a delightful layer to the narrative. Tyler’s ability to weave everyday moments into something profound is truly remarkable. It’s a book that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page. If you enjoy stories that explore the intricacies of life and love, this one is a must-read!

Three Days in June is the first Anne Tyler book I've ever read, and I have no idea why I've never read any of her books before. This book is wonderful! It's the sweetest book I've read in a long time. I read the last page with a big smile on my face. It was just perfect. Thanks to NetGalley and Knopf for the ARC.

Three Days in June by Anne Tyler is a short but focused look at everyday life. The events here fall broadly under "slice-of-life" umbrella, where a relatively common event(s) leads to some soul-searching and new dynamics between the characters.

Like most of Tyler's characters, the people in this story will likely remind you of people you know even if you don't want to be friends with them. They aren't truly unlikeable, they aren't being evil or hateful, they have personalities that can be hard to deal with in real life, but they are simply people navigating life as they know it. The vast majority of characters in most novels (and movies and television shows) aren't truly likeable even if we enjoy the limited contact we have with them. If you must truly "like" a character, as in someone you would want as a friend, in order to enjoy a story, then I would suggest you gain a little more empathy and try to understand these people as who they are rather than judge them for not being as you believe yourself to be.

One thing Tyler has always done with her characters that I find engaging is allow them to make, to us, seemingly peculiar word or idea associations. I think we all do that, and every now and then we have to explain to someone how our thinking went from 'a' to 'b' via 'x.' An example from the beginning of the book is the tapping of a wristwatch (her father's in particular) to the restarting of a heart. It isn't an analogy so much as an association in Gail's mind.

If you enjoy glimpses into other lives that don't involve murders or other extreme catalysts, you will find a lot to enjoy here. Just spend a few days in this family, learn part of their past and leave pondering what their futures hold. If you need something unusual to happen to make a story compelling, or you simply want more "action," then perhaps this won't appeal to you.

Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.

With her usual affection for her characters, Anne Tyler has written a short novel describing the three days of a wedding weekend. Described with good humor, the main character is mother of the bride Gail, who may have lost her job the day of the rehearsal dinner. To make her bad day worse, her ex-husband shows up with a cat and announces that he must stay with her. And then the worst, their daughter/bride arrives with a dire announcement of her own. At times amusing, these quirky people appeal to our sympathies, and we are eager to read on in hopes that all will be resolved.

In typical Anne Tyler fashion, she makes the ordinary characters in Three Days In June very interesting. The three days in June are the day before, the day of, and the day after a wedding. I found myself thinking of these characters even when I wasn’t reading this book. This is a delightful character driven book. I highly recommend.

I really enjoyed this book. It kept me engaged and it only took a few days to read. I think this is going to be a good book club option for several clubs. I plan recommending to my book friends and I look forward to reading more by this author.

Unique characters are the best…especially when you can see a bit of yourself, family, or friends in them! The author writes compelling emotion so I was hurting for, hoping for, and cheering for the characters to find their way as they needed to. This is a wonderful short novel about yet another real life experience.

Thanks to NetGalley and Knopf Publishing for the ARC to read and review.

This was such an enjoyable read! It covered just three days. Gail and Max have been divorced for a while. Their daughter Debbie is getting married so Max descends on Gail for a place to stay but also has a cat with him. I enjoyed getting to know the characters. Of course there are secrets that come out but the wedding takes place and the following day Max is supposed to leave. I highly recommend this read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Three Days in June offers a glimpse into the life of Gail Baines who is not having a good day - she is either fired or quits her job, she goes back and forth in her mind about that situation; her daughter is getting married but spills a secret that could destroy her marriage before it even happens; and Gail’s ex-husband is staying with her for the days leading up to the wedding and brings a cat he hopes Gail will adopt. This is a slow-moving novel which relies on the everyday details of its characters lives to move it forward. The problem is that none of these characters are very likable and the pace of the story feels interminable. Nothing of much consequence happens, and nobody really seems all that interested in what’s gong on around them, or in each other. There was a distinct lack of emotional depth which kept me wondering whether I really wanted to keep reading, and the ending felt like a bad Hallmark movie - sappy and not very original

Oh, I really enjoyed Three Days In June. I loved the premise,
the characters (including the cat), and the ending was also executed perfectly. Believe it or not, this was my first time reading a book written by Anne Tyler. I can easily see why she is so popular. This was a heartwarming story that consumed me for two days. I felt that it was very well written. I definitely recommend this book to other readers.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reading copy.

A well written book but I had a hard time agreeing with some of the choices made by the characters. Enjoyed that it was told over a short period of time but it felt very unrealstic

There’s something so captivating about Tyler’s writing and the way she invites you into a singular world with well-rounded, fully developed characters. I love when novels take place over a small period of time and this story told over three days worked so well. I was never bored and always wanting to learn more about these characters. My major reasoning for not making this five stars would veer into spoiler territory and was ultimately something I felt could have been accomplished with a different storyline. That aside, I’m happy to continue my venture into Tyler’s backlist.

Three Days in June was such a lovely book! It captured my heart and I can't wait to read more by this author. Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review!

I think I would have enjoyed this one with more of a plotline. I usually do really enjoy character-driven novels, but this one was a little slow and some of the characters seemed to make poor choices. The ending was heartwarming and hopeful, but the wedding portion was depressing.

Another Anne Tyler classic. Outstanding writing with a ho-hum subject. The characters are pretty vanilla too, including the cat. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

As the title suggests, Three Days in June takes place over.. yep, you guessed it!- three days in June. Gail's daughter Debbie is about to get married and there is drama afoot. One of my favorite angles was Gail's interactions with her daughter, and also Max's interactions with Gail, in regards to her interactions with Debbie. I know that was wordy- what I mean is, it is challenging to respond to our grown children as adults, to stay in our own lane and allow them to make their own decisions, even if we don't necessarily agree with them. Tyler captured that well.

Anne Tyler is and has been a favorite author of mine for years. She lets things unspool gently, allows the mundane the space for examination and realizes that the small things are what make up a life in so many ways.

Thank you so much, NetGalley and Publisher, for the opportunity to read and review!

I really don’t know what I just read. I guess it was a woman discovering her life after pretty much losing everyone in it???? The main take away I got from this book is that you can cheat on your spouse and they’ll forgive you if they love you enough????? Idk maybe the message went totally above my head. I guess I thought there would be more about the mother daughter relationship.

Anne Tyler’s "Three Days in June" is a heartwarming and beautifully crafted novel that captivates readers with its sweet narrative and endearing characters. This was my first novel by Ann Tyler, from the very first page, it is evident that Tyler is a master storyteller, capable of turning the mundane details of everyday life into a fascinating and page turning story.
The story unfolds over the course of three days, and takes us on a journey through the lives of a main characters as they go through a wedding.. Each character is well developed, making them not only relatable but also likeable. One of the standout features of "Three Days in June" is Tyler’s fluid and engaging writing style. Her prose flows effortlessly, drawing readers in and keeping us hooked. Her ability to infuse depth and warmth into her storytelling makes this novel a joy to read.
I highly recommend "Three Days in June" to anyone who appreciates beautifully written stories with well-developed characters and a narrative that celebrates the intricacies of daily life.

Anne Tyler is the Mistress of Domestic Fiction. In this short novel we visit a family wedding as seen through the eyes of the Mother of the Bride who is told the day before the wedding that she has no people skills and will be replaced in her job. So the story plays out over the ensuing three days. There is an ex husband, a family secret, a former beau, an officious mother of the groom, a devastated bride and a foster cat. Tyler encapsulates life using the small details we tend to ignore, the clash of personalities in any family event and yet wraps it with humor.