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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hey, what a surprise that I enjoyed a family saga with flawed characters, right? I understand the mixed reviews on this, considering this is very much a character-driven novel and Julia is not the most likable character. But the way Lombardo portrays Julia and all of her complexities was just so honest and relatable (though it pains me a bit to cop to that!), it just landed with me. And that's despite the fact that she claimed Julia and Mark saw Wilco at the Auditorium Theatre in the mid-90s which is an impossibility. 😉
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Disgusted by the storyline (cheating on spouse) also poor character development
Audio- lost interest after the first chapter and returned it
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
reflective
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first third was the strongest bit. Then I found it slowed down.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment
4.5
This definitely didn’t pick up speed for me until about 1/2 way through. a must-read for anyone who has ever navigated the complexities of family relationships, marriage, and motherhood, and will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate character-driven. It’s just that. There were relatable moments. And, pondering.
This definitely didn’t pick up speed for me until about 1/2 way through. a must-read for anyone who has ever navigated the complexities of family relationships, marriage, and motherhood, and will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate character-driven. It’s just that. There were relatable moments. And, pondering.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved the writing - once I got used to the author's style, it was easy to immerse myself into the story. The main character - Julia - wasn't very likable, which makes me cringe because I could strongly relate with her (well, with how she thinks, how she perceives people and situations, not her behavior). A great look at motherhood, at childhood trauma, at relationships between moms and daugthers/sons.