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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
3.5 stars.
This book was off to a very slow start and although I didn’t find it all that interesting, the drama near the middle/endish really made up for it.
It’s in three POVs: Darley, Sasha (sister in law) and Georgiana and it’s really just about how rich they are and what they do on their free time and how they spend their money. It was only until I was about maybe 3/4ths done the book, that one of the daughters wanted to become a philanthropist and use her money for those in need. Even though the rest of the Stocktons were trying to talk her out of it.
*minor spoiler ahead*
Their problems were kind of more relatable i.e falling in love with someone who’s married, losing your job, having a hard time with your family in law, etc.
*spoiler end*
Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I thought I would, but I didn’t hate it.
This book was off to a very slow start and although I didn’t find it all that interesting, the drama near the middle/endish really made up for it.
It’s in three POVs: Darley, Sasha (sister in law) and Georgiana and it’s really just about how rich they are and what they do on their free time and how they spend their money. It was only until I was about maybe 3/4ths done the book, that one of the daughters wanted to become a philanthropist and use her money for those in need. Even though the rest of the Stocktons were trying to talk her out of it.
*minor spoiler ahead*
Their problems were kind of more relatable i.e falling in love with someone who’s married, losing your job, having a hard time with your family in law, etc.
*spoiler end*
Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I thought I would, but I didn’t hate it.
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Books about people are often hard and hit or miss. For me, this one was a huge hit. I loved the stories. It was so outrageous and so real at the same time.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Just a string of events with no discernible plot point. Entertaining to read but no real substance
I expected a sugary Gossip-Girl esque romp of glitz, glamour and parties and instead found a probably more accurate world of emotional repression and white tennis skirts. I enjoyed some of the relationships and character development but none felt fully fleshed out. It felt like very little happened and when it ended it felt like it had finally reached the cusp of something that was about to get interesting which was a bit anticlimactic to end on.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
3.5 stars. Both an enjoyable beach read and some good things to say about wealth and capitalism.
Lightly amusing story about very rich people - a subject that interests me because it is such an other world.
"Amusing," is the word, because this world is interesting, and I like the descriptions of daily life and the emotions and sensations experienced. It's been described as "voyeuristic," and it is, which I don't have a problem with.
It's not "funny," though - which this book keeps being billed as.
I didn't find it funny at all - I found it bittersweet and sad. The "wit" are people referring to remains a mystery, but I did enjoy being a part of that world.
My favorite dysfunctional rich family: The Royal Tenenbaums - which isn't a book, but could be.
Finally, there's a relationship in the book - no spoilers - that I morally disagree with, but the true depth of its problem is glossed over, which is odd.
Edit: One sentence review: there's nothing special about this book.
"Amusing," is the word, because this world is interesting, and I like the descriptions of daily life and the emotions and sensations experienced. It's been described as "voyeuristic," and it is, which I don't have a problem with.
It's not "funny," though - which this book keeps being billed as.
I didn't find it funny at all - I found it bittersweet and sad. The "wit" are people referring to remains a mystery, but I did enjoy being a part of that world.
My favorite dysfunctional rich family: The Royal Tenenbaums - which isn't a book, but could be.
Finally, there's a relationship in the book - no spoilers - that I morally disagree with, but the true depth of its problem is glossed over, which is odd.
Edit: One sentence review: there's nothing special about this book.