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2.96 AVERAGE
2.96 AVERAGE
slow-paced
I actually started this book twice because it took a couple chapters to become interesting. After the first chapter, I didn’t like Charlotte, the main character. This book has several POVs - Charlotte, Cord, Regan, and Lee. Charlotte is the mother. She is a widow, and her best friend just died. Cord is her gay son, who can’t tell his family that he’s gay. Regan married her sister’s ex-boyfriend and now her marriage is failing. Lee, the oldest sibling, moved to LA to be a star, but she is no longer getting calls for shows. Charlotte wins a Mediterranean cruise and invites her family along to become closer to them. In some ways, each family member grows. However, this book is missing a good ending to tie everything together.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Suicide attempt
Oh how I loved this book! And the ending is perfect! Just a beautiful book and amazing author!
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an enjoyable listen, though I often had to pause/skip ahead for second hand embarrassment
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 couldn’t stand a single character and only finished this book because I am a completion-ist and felt compelled to see it through.