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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4.5
I really enjoyed this book for a light but still interesting read with how it explored the theme of family and the ways one’s upbringing shapes them. I consider this book to be a “light” read due to its sometimes silly nature (made me lol a lot), while still creating discourse surrounding family dynamics and how they can change one’s entire outlook on their life (especially a family that isn’t your own). Loved !
I really enjoyed this book for a light but still interesting read with how it explored the theme of family and the ways one’s upbringing shapes them. I consider this book to be a “light” read due to its sometimes silly nature (made me lol a lot), while still creating discourse surrounding family dynamics and how they can change one’s entire outlook on their life (especially a family that isn’t your own). Loved !
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I loved this book! A coming of age book where a girl finds comfort and joy in music (and singing) is just so relatable. I loved all the characters and how Mary Jane tried to blend her orderly, traditional (strict) upbringing with the love-filled, progressive home she became a part of for the summer. She blossomed and felt supported and encouraged. She felt needed and capable. The relationship between Izzy and Mary Jane was the sweetest.
This book reminded me (a little) of Willliam in Almost Famous, who was also from a strict home/similar 70s timeframe, but this was more personal and intimate.
This book reminded me (a little) of Willliam in Almost Famous, who was also from a strict home/similar 70s timeframe, but this was more personal and intimate.
"And nothing, not home jail, not my father, not my mother, and not even President Ford could shut down the person I'd become."
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Infidelity, Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism, Alcohol, Classism
Moderate: Sexual content
What a fun read! Something about this book makes me think Daisy Jones and the Six meets Almost Famous. Highly recommend.
I truly had so many thoughts on this book. For the first half, I truly loved it. I loved the characters and the story, and I really felt some nostalgia in the way that her summer is written. However, I really didn’t enjoy the way her mother was perceived as a villain, although you could see the many layers of depth to her. I found some strange issues with Sheba and Jimmy. Why were they so attracted to a young girl? I truly believed this was going to turn into a kidnapping of a child. And the end? One chapter her mom is furious with her and think she in Satan reincarnated. The next?? She’s sitting enjoying a meal with the whole family! Still fun, and enjoyed my time, but this book definitely felt so rushed at the end
funny
lighthearted
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
I loved this book! The characters were lovable and It was sweet and funny.