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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
emotional
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
The first physical book I’ve finished in over a year!
This was slow going for me, so the fact that it kept me interested for over two months should speak for itself.
This was slow going for me, so the fact that it kept me interested for over two months should speak for itself.
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Why did I like this tho. Worlds stupidest title and cover art. A real book by the cover moment for me.
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
We Are the Brennans is a story about the Brennan family and how each of the family member have their own secret to tell.
The Brennans family is far from perfect but I admire how they will always have each other back no matter what happens.
This story is told in multiple POVs which I think was a great touch so the readers can get to know the characters better from their own perspective.
I really like the unique pattern I spotted, having the last sentence of the previous chapter become the first line on the next chapter.
There’s a dash of romance thrown in this story about Sunday and her ex-fiancee – Kale. I adore their interaction back when they’re in high-school, they’re so good together.
I would’ve love to see a novella about what happens after this book especially about their relationship.
Overall, this was a nice emotional read that comes with a quite satisfying ending. I enjoyed my time reading this one huge complex of a family.
If you’re looking for a family drama with strong sibling relationship then I suggest picking this one up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Car accident, Alcohol
Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, Death of parent
Minor: Mental illness, Murder
Sunday Brennan, the only daughter of an Irish-American family, gets into a terrible accident and returns home to New York. She's been gone for five years, and no one really knows why she left. While she's recuperating from her injuries, she gets updated with all the changes that have occurred with her brothers, father, and her ex-boyfriend. Secrets come to light, relationships are tested, and brought back to some kind of semblance of order. Sunday realizes that her family bonds go deeper than she understood before she left. When difficult circumstances that arose from the past return, will the Brennans come together again to resolve them all?
I really loved this book. As short as the book is, it's amazingly layered with stories that interlock and make sense. The characters are so fully realized and drawn that you come to really become attached to them and want them to overcome their issues. It reminded me of the many Irish-American families and other tight-knit families I've known while I was growing up and in the present time. For anyone who enjoys family drama, this is perfect for you (I have a book club friend who would love to read this).
While you're swept up in the plot, your attention won't be diverted. While it's not action-packed or overly melodramatic, there are plenty of secrets to unravel and complexities in all the relationships you observe. It's interesting to examine all the bonds and cracks between these folks.
Clear language tells the story where there's not too much but just enough to help you see all that's going on. I loved how one chapter started with a quote from one of the characters from the preceding chapter. Amazingly, it totally fits together. And even though you have a large family of characters, I found it very easy to identify and stay in touch with whom the chapter focused on. You're never doubting who is the centerpiece of the chapter at the time.
While the story does not present an open, loose ending, there is so much more to explore within the Brennan family. This could warrant a sequel with some of the plotlines that may remain or turn up after a few years in the world of the Brennans. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and think that a lot of readers will, too. I plan to keep an eye on this author. Whether she revisits the Brennans or new characters, I'm on board!
Thank you NetGalley and Celadon Books for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! It was a pleasure!
I really loved this book. As short as the book is, it's amazingly layered with stories that interlock and make sense. The characters are so fully realized and drawn that you come to really become attached to them and want them to overcome their issues. It reminded me of the many Irish-American families and other tight-knit families I've known while I was growing up and in the present time. For anyone who enjoys family drama, this is perfect for you (I have a book club friend who would love to read this).
While you're swept up in the plot, your attention won't be diverted. While it's not action-packed or overly melodramatic, there are plenty of secrets to unravel and complexities in all the relationships you observe. It's interesting to examine all the bonds and cracks between these folks.
Clear language tells the story where there's not too much but just enough to help you see all that's going on. I loved how one chapter started with a quote from one of the characters from the preceding chapter. Amazingly, it totally fits together. And even though you have a large family of characters, I found it very easy to identify and stay in touch with whom the chapter focused on. You're never doubting who is the centerpiece of the chapter at the time.
While the story does not present an open, loose ending, there is so much more to explore within the Brennan family. This could warrant a sequel with some of the plotlines that may remain or turn up after a few years in the world of the Brennans. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and think that a lot of readers will, too. I plan to keep an eye on this author. Whether she revisits the Brennans or new characters, I'm on board!
Thank you NetGalley and Celadon Books for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! It was a pleasure!