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3.18 AVERAGE
3.18 AVERAGE
A mash of recycled characters and story lines from other Brashares books that didn’t fit together in this one.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Not her best. I considered this pretty mediocre and found it really confusing to keep track of all the characters. She definitely could have expanded more upon the story, but it had a pretty good ending.
I just want to warn whoever reads this that if you're picking this book up expecting a YA contemporary romance (which it was marketed to me as when I bought it years ago, idk if that's the case anymore but I digress) you'll be sorely mistaken.
I would classify this as an adult contemporary fiction with pretty heavy themes (and a death involved, that really threw me for a loop and I felt the need to mention it).
I would classify this as an adult contemporary fiction with pretty heavy themes (and a death involved, that really threw me for a loop and I felt the need to mention it).
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
THE WHOLE THING TOGETHER by Ann Brashares
Publisher: Random House Children’s
Anticipated Publication Date: April 2017
Rating: 4 Stars
THE WHOLE THING TOGETHER is brought to you by the same author who wrote THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS series. This novel follows Sasha and Ray – two 17-year old’s who have shared a bedroom for years but have yet to meet. Sasha’s dad was once married to Ray’s mom and in their bitter divorce they decided to share the summer house in the Hampton’s on Long Island, NY. Sasha and Ray share three sisters – Emma, Quinn and Mattie.
THE WHOLE THING TOGETHER follows the dysfunctional families throughout one summer that will irrevocably change all their lives. There were various narrators throughout the novel– something I truly adore as it gives much more insight into a character. We watch as new and unexpected relationships blossom and how the effect of bitter hatred between the divorced parents ripples down into the children’s lives and relationships and eventually leads to a disastrous event. I’ve seen in some other reviews that people are freaked out about the relationship but, I don’t see anything wrong with it. It is not conventional sure, but nothing about their situation is. You can’t help who you love!
Ann Brashares offered readers an honest look into the messy, emotional, tricky dynamic of a family of divorce. She did a good job at portraying just how that can affect the children and their relationships – in and out of the family. My only complaint, which I have with many shows and books based on Long Island/NYC since that is where I am from, is the complete disregard for how long it actually takes to get from LI to NYC. Drives me nuts! Anyways, if you like YA novels I suggest adding this to your TBR and scooping it up when it is released in April!
Thanks to Net Galley, Random House Children’s and Ann Brashares for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher: Random House Children’s
Anticipated Publication Date: April 2017
Rating: 4 Stars
THE WHOLE THING TOGETHER is brought to you by the same author who wrote THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS series. This novel follows Sasha and Ray – two 17-year old’s who have shared a bedroom for years but have yet to meet. Sasha’s dad was once married to Ray’s mom and in their bitter divorce they decided to share the summer house in the Hampton’s on Long Island, NY. Sasha and Ray share three sisters – Emma, Quinn and Mattie.
THE WHOLE THING TOGETHER follows the dysfunctional families throughout one summer that will irrevocably change all their lives. There were various narrators throughout the novel– something I truly adore as it gives much more insight into a character. We watch as new and unexpected relationships blossom and how the effect of bitter hatred between the divorced parents ripples down into the children’s lives and relationships and eventually leads to a disastrous event. I’ve seen in some other reviews that people are freaked out about the relationship but, I don’t see anything wrong with it. It is not conventional sure, but nothing about their situation is. You can’t help who you love!
Ann Brashares offered readers an honest look into the messy, emotional, tricky dynamic of a family of divorce. She did a good job at portraying just how that can affect the children and their relationships – in and out of the family. My only complaint, which I have with many shows and books based on Long Island/NYC since that is where I am from, is the complete disregard for how long it actually takes to get from LI to NYC. Drives me nuts! Anyways, if you like YA novels I suggest adding this to your TBR and scooping it up when it is released in April!
Thanks to Net Galley, Random House Children’s and Ann Brashares for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
A nice book that had a nice concept but got confusing at times with all the names and families. Overall a pretty good book.
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No