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mischievous_monkey's review
4.0
I very much enjoyed this ensemble story with its dynamic cast of characters, most with real issues and concerns to work out. I like how there were no easy solutions to the problems they faced and how even with the growth we see them make, there is still work to be done for each; no perfect, unrealistic wrap-ups here.
Speaking of realistic, kudos to Beers for exploring the topic of infidelity in a balanced way, with characters from each side of the equation, allowing us to see it from the different perspectives instead of portraying it in the simple terms of a villain and a victim as is often the case in fiction.
And, lastly, if steamy lady lovin' appeals to you...sweet golly goodness, this packs some heat.
Speaking of realistic, kudos to Beers for exploring the topic of infidelity in a balanced way, with characters from each side of the equation, allowing us to see it from the different perspectives instead of portraying it in the simple terms of a villain and a victim as is often the case in fiction.
And, lastly, if steamy lady lovin' appeals to you...sweet golly goodness, this packs some heat.
jsjarvis71's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book because of all of the dynamics that were going on in it. There is one couple that has the ideal marriage and is hosting their friends for a week at their home after Christmas. There is one couple that has grown apart and is dealing with those issues. There are two individuals that have been through bad breakups, both involving cheating. And there is a niece of one of the ladies in the ideal couple that is young, has had lots of sex, but not a real loving relationship before. The week long visit is filled with lots of bonding, conflicts and resolutions. The character development through the novel was great and Beers made me very interested in the lives of each of them. Fresh Tracks is one I will come back to in the future because of all of the interwoven stories. It was a fun read and one I would recommend.
samanthadoyle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
coops456's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable tale of a group of friends spending the holidays together. Best of Beers' that I've read so far.
letsgolesbians's review
2.0
Despite the rating, I did enjoy this. I like Beers' writing and characters, and I loved the setting of a friends weekend away. I gave this two stars because Beers' writing has gotten better and more progressive since 2006; most of the characters in this book are in their 40s, making most of them boomers, and there's a 25-year-old who is the brunt of many "your generation" comments. Plus there's a lot of judgment that made me roll my eyes, typical boomer bullshit--judgment about piercings and tattoos and clothing and wealth. Annoying.
I wouldn't recommend this because I think Beers has better books, but I wouldn't necessarily discourage anyone from reading it either.
I wouldn't recommend this because I think Beers has better books, but I wouldn't necessarily discourage anyone from reading it either.
raven9949's review against another edition
2.0
I've read this before. I was rather disappointed then and I still am now. I was really rooting for Molly and Darby to get togther even though Darby is punk that doesn't know shit about relationships... I really didn't like Kristen's character. Officially stating if I was Darby and everybody else was getting it on, especially the woman I loved, I dont think I'd be as cool about it as Darby was...
synth's review
1.0
I always try to finish a book, but I could not get past the 20% mark with this one. I was bored and I couldn't stand the heteronormativity of those lesbian couples (how ironic). And seeing as some reviews mention cheating, I'm glad I stopped.
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