Same As It Ever Was Summary
Claire Lombardo

Same As It Ever Was Overview

Same As It Ever Was is a 2024 novel by author, Claire Lombardo, published by Doubleday. It is a work of domestic fiction that follows the life of protagonist, Julia, and her relationships with her husband, mother, and children. The novel spans the years from Julia’s childhood until the time in her life when she becomes an empty-nester. The novel focuses on themes such as how feelings matter less than actions do, how mother figures are important in women’s lives, how certain decisions cannot be unmade, how different people view the same relationship differently, and how upbringing is important in character development but is not the sole defining factor in who a person ultimately becomes.