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stephco172's review
2.0
I’ve tried to read this book twice from the library and I’m just not sure I really liked the story enough to get through it. I’m being kind with the 2 star review. Maybe others will enjoy it more than I.
cscotthayward's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
readingfourme's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
It’s a well-written book but, after the terrific beginning as children, the book felt like it hovered over the lives of four privileged, entitled, white adults I could feel absolutely no empathy for. They were so spoiled by the assurance of their success. I found the characters intolerable and I wonder if the author found them intolerable too. She didn’t dig in there the way she did in the beginning.
katzreads's review against another edition
5.0
The book drew me in from the very first sentence; the characters were so well defined that I can see them; the story was compelling, with just the right amount of foreshadowing; and the conclusion (which is the point where many novels DISAPPOINT) was perfect.
readerjenn's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nadia_oliver's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! It's a beautiful story of a family's life, one of my favorite types of stories to read. I loved all of the characters for different reasons, and the humanity of the characters was evident throughout. It made me question how I would deal with certain situations, and how I deal with situations in my own life. I highly recommend this book.
jgziacono's review against another edition
2.0
I found the story of their childhood written well and intriguing but then was disappointed as the book turned towards adulthood. Many of the characters were unlikeable and I felt disconnected and confused from the flash forward into the dystopian (?) future. I had hopes because I usually love dysfunctional family fiction but this one fell short for me.