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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
fast-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
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Interesting read about family relationships, and the dynamics between the older and younger generations. I particularly liked Jane and Gretchen’s different lives and perspectives.
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Slow and not much depth. Just talked about the characters of this family. No real dilemma or plot.
Giving this book four stars might be a bit generous, but it was a good summer read. Didn't hurt that it takes place in and around Chicago. Centers on a Cubs-loving, and perhaps a bit dysfunctional, family that owns a restaurant in Oak Park. Author worked at Hackneys on Harms so she knows a bit about restaurant work and that part was entertaining. Perfect book to bring to the beach.
2.5 stars
+like her writing, love family dramas and flawed, realistic characters
-didn’t like the content as much, too many nuances that I didn’t enjoy and felt like I had to glide past or overlook, which caused me to rate it lower.
+like her writing, love family dramas and flawed, realistic characters
-didn’t like the content as much, too many nuances that I didn’t enjoy and felt like I had to glide past or overlook, which caused me to rate it lower.