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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
This started off good but got bad towards the end. In my opinion, it was rushed and had random character development (specifically from the father, Chip) seemingly out of nowhere. His random “woke” statements about wealth made no sense when he spent half the book protecting his money.
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
slow-paced
What a boring book! No plot, very cliché. A big disappointment
funny
lighthearted
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
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book because of how light and fluffy it was. If you are interested in reading about the upper class, the 1%, and/or the old money people of the world, then you will appreciate this book for what it is: a mere character exposition and nothing more.
I liked it but found it to be a bit pointless. There is inevitable boredom and recoil that comes from reading about rich people, having rich people problems, in a time where people are dying of hunger and from a lack of proper medical resources. Nonetheless, that was the main focus and purpose of the book: it quietly offers a PG criticism of the rich, by showcasing how stagnant the characters are in their character development. I get it, the rich get richer, but the carelessness with which they spree and frolic through life was annoying.
I do not think that this book is a critique of a broad political landscape nor a generalized social class, but it rather draws focus on critiquing specific characters that, although are “good” people on paper, they still benefit from the systems that the book abstains to critique in the first place.
Overall, the characters of Pineapple Street lend themselves to occasional comedy but fall victims to dull and shallow lives which offer nothing but punchlines and stereotypes to the reader.
It was enjoyable and funny at times, but that’s about it.
I liked it but found it to be a bit pointless. There is inevitable boredom and recoil that comes from reading about rich people, having rich people problems, in a time where people are dying of hunger and from a lack of proper medical resources. Nonetheless, that was the main focus and purpose of the book: it quietly offers a PG criticism of the rich, by showcasing how stagnant the characters are in their character development. I get it, the rich get richer, but the carelessness with which they spree and frolic through life was annoying.
I do not think that this book is a critique of a broad political landscape nor a generalized social class, but it rather draws focus on critiquing specific characters that, although are “good” people on paper, they still benefit from the systems that the book abstains to critique in the first place.
Overall, the characters of Pineapple Street lend themselves to occasional comedy but fall victims to dull and shallow lives which offer nothing but punchlines and stereotypes to the reader.
It was enjoyable and funny at times, but that’s about it.
lighthearted
medium-paced
I enjoy escapist literature as much as the next person but there was nothing enjoyable about this. I’m still trying to figure out if there was a point to this exercise in the author showing us that she understands the inner workings of the wealthy. So glad I did not buy this - thank you public library!
funny
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes