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henyouise's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This is a book about people who don’t know how to communicate with one another and don’t do anything to rectify that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Physical abuse
Moderate: Drug abuse
bellebookcorner's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
We Are the Brennans is a story about the Brennan family and how each of the family member have their own secret to tell.
The Brennans family is far from perfect but I admire how they will always have each other back no matter what happens.
This story is told in multiple POVs which I think was a great touch so the readers can get to know the characters better from their own perspective.
I really like the unique pattern I spotted, having the last sentence of the previous chapter become the first line on the next chapter.
There’s a dash of romance thrown in this story about Sunday and her ex-fiancee – Kale. I adore their interaction back when they’re in high-school, they’re so good together.
I would’ve love to see a novella about what happens after this book especially about their relationship.
Overall, this was a nice emotional read that comes with a quite satisfying ending. I enjoyed my time reading this one huge complex of a family.
If you’re looking for a family drama with strong sibling relationship then I suggest picking this one up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Car accident, and Alcohol
Moderate: Gun violence, Infidelity, and Death of parent
Minor: Mental illness and Murder
chelseabee17's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Great family drama, told from multiple point-of-views! The Brennans, a big Irish family that lives in New York gives me “Blue Blood” vibes, and I love it! It was a deep story but also easy to read all at the same time!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Miscarriage
cfreeman129's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
vrohrig's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Once you meet the Brennans, you will love the Brennans.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Gun violence and Murder
mandareads222's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
Minor: Sexual content and Gun violence
sytaylor's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Violence
mysterymom40's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Miscarriage, Gaslighting, and Gun violence
lesliecarolineh's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.25
I really loved this family drama. I love seeing sibling love and dynamics, the Irish-American family drama.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Miscarriage
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.0
I received this as a gift from someone.
"We Are the Brennans" is a heartwarming story about family. When Sunday Brennan is hospitalized following a DUI, she is resistant to leave her California home to move back to New York with her family. She has spent the last several years trying to distance herself from her past, her overbearing brothers, and an ex that she has unresolved issues with. But, at the end of the day, New York is where she needs to go in order to get back to herself.
I was not expecting to be as captivated by this story as I was. The Brennans are complex family that all have their secrets, but at the end of the day, they are always there for each other in the best way they know how. Their family dynamic is riddled with flaws, but in spite of all of the judgment, they are family.
Sunday's story takes an interesting turn that I did not see coming, but it makes the events in the first half of the novel make all the more sense. I really wanted to see her get some justice and credit from her family for her situation, and when she finally did, I was screaming.
The book does take a darker turn, which I do not think was necessary per say, but I think it made sense for the character and his motivation.
I really enjoyed this story, and I am excited to read more from Tracey Lange in the future!
"We Are the Brennans" is a heartwarming story about family. When Sunday Brennan is hospitalized following a DUI, she is resistant to leave her California home to move back to New York with her family. She has spent the last several years trying to distance herself from her past, her overbearing brothers, and an ex that she has unresolved issues with. But, at the end of the day, New York is where she needs to go in order to get back to herself.
I was not expecting to be as captivated by this story as I was. The Brennans are complex family that all have their secrets, but at the end of the day, they are always there for each other in the best way they know how. Their family dynamic is riddled with flaws, but in spite of all of the judgment, they are family.
Sunday's story takes an interesting turn that I did not see coming, but it makes the events in the first half of the novel make all the more sense. I really wanted to see her get some justice and credit from her family for her situation, and when she finally did, I was screaming.
The book does take a darker turn, which I do not think was necessary per say, but I think it made sense for the character and his motivation.
I really enjoyed this story, and I am excited to read more from Tracey Lange in the future!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Car accident
Moderate: Classism, Gun violence, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity