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gabrielle_erin's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 stars.
There were both good and bad elements to this book. I related so well to the characters, being one of three sisters who are very close it was easy to see the events of the book through the characters eyes, but this also made their actions so much more irritating and unbelievable at times. The discussion of toxic and abusive relationships was handled well - Moriarty continues to develop nuanced characters who represent the broader aspects of human intimacy and how this is affected negatively by abuse. The family dynamics in the book were interesting but I often found characters blurring into one another at times which is disappointing because I usually find Moriarty's unique characters to be her strong suit. In a book about triplets, I often felt I was reading about twins or simply one really annoying person. The plot was lacking at times and the pacing seemed to drag in parts and race in others. Not my favourite of her books, but still a solid read.
There were both good and bad elements to this book. I related so well to the characters, being one of three sisters who are very close it was easy to see the events of the book through the characters eyes, but this also made their actions so much more irritating and unbelievable at times. The discussion of toxic and abusive relationships was handled well - Moriarty continues to develop nuanced characters who represent the broader aspects of human intimacy and how this is affected negatively by abuse. The family dynamics in the book were interesting but I often found characters blurring into one another at times which is disappointing because I usually find Moriarty's unique characters to be her strong suit. In a book about triplets, I often felt I was reading about twins or simply one really annoying person. The plot was lacking at times and the pacing seemed to drag in parts and race in others. Not my favourite of her books, but still a solid read.
bulu's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ogma's review against another edition
funny
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
alidottie's review against another edition
3.0
3 & a half stars
I listened to this book and at first I had a hard time keeping trsck of who was who and also I didn't get the little vignettes told by observers throughout the book which I believe would have been obvious if I was reading it. Anyway, once I had everyone sorted out and who belonged with whom, I started to enjoy this story about triplet adult sisters.
I listened to this book and at first I had a hard time keeping trsck of who was who and also I didn't get the little vignettes told by observers throughout the book which I believe would have been obvious if I was reading it. Anyway, once I had everyone sorted out and who belonged with whom, I started to enjoy this story about triplet adult sisters.
summerluvn78's review against another edition
3.0
I read this on vacation. The only reason I did not rate this as a 4 is because I was disappointed with the ended, I was left wanting more.
This is the story of the Kettle sisters, Gemma, Lyn and Cat, 33-years old triplets (two are identical twins) and a look at their lives at a pivotal moment in time. It's told in each of their voices, transitioning from past to present as they each face a critical issue. The dynamics of how they interact with each other is also an important aspect of their story and remind me of my own sisterships.
This is the story of the Kettle sisters, Gemma, Lyn and Cat, 33-years old triplets (two are identical twins) and a look at their lives at a pivotal moment in time. It's told in each of their voices, transitioning from past to present as they each face a critical issue. The dynamics of how they interact with each other is also an important aspect of their story and remind me of my own sisterships.
kaygee_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
scavengercat's review against another edition
3.0
I'll echo what Raquel said: far from literature, but a fun read. Quick summer read.
anneenichole's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Cursing
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I'm not surprised that it was later books that brought her work to the US, but this is fun and definitely worth a read.