Empire Falls - Richard Russo

When I started reading Empire Falls I realized I had already read it but I kept reading anyway. I'm glad I did, the characters are human and interesting, and the book is really interesting and well-written (although I though the ending was weak vs the rest of the book).

It was a good book to have with me while my DH was in the hospital, because it was easy to come in and out of, and yet the story kept my mind occupied.