Reviews - The Turtle House

237 reviews for:

The Turtle House

Amanda Churchill

4.1 AVERAGE

cmccand1's review

3.5

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad 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: Complicated

kjoytotheworld's review

4.5

emotional informative reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

kmwood27's review

3.75 stars

efirer's review

5.0

Beautifully written story of a grandmother and her granddaughter, both battling demons from their past. The story is set in two time periods and two places, Japan in the 1940’s and Texas 1999. Mineko’s story is one of much sadness, as the love of her life is drafted into military service. Mineko eventually marries an American stationed in Japan, moving to Texas and leaving all she has known. Lia is a graduate student in architecture, when she suddenly returns home without explanation. Mineko begins to tell her story to Lia, hoping Lia will open up and explain what was going on with her. There is much heartbreak and sadness, but also tremendous family support and love. Highly recommend. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.