1.57k reviews for:

Family Family

Laurie Frankel

4.13 AVERAGE

aywebster's review

4.0

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I think my true score for this book is 4.5 stars because while I really enjoyed about the first 80% of it, I found myself less than motivated to finish that last 20% for no particular reason. Without spoilers- it could be that the last bit of the book feels a little more aimless than the beginning, or that overall the book comes off as a little toothless? Or maybe I’ve been a little burnt out on reading lately- or all of the above. I can’t quite put my finger on it.

Anyway, I think this is a very nice book overall and I highly recommend it for someone who likes short chapters, wholesomeness, and equally character and plot-driven stories.

cmitchell's review against another edition

4.75

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

jpblouin's review

4.75

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

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I adored this book. As a parent in a non-traditional family, the characters resonated with me. The text is also ultimately about how love is complicated and simple all at the same time when it comes to family 

anerdlereadle's review against another edition

4.75

emotional funny 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: Complicated

lbconrad's review against another edition

4.25

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

peshy182's review

4.0

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

krissy_reads's review

4.5

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

alimurphy's review against another edition

4.0

funny informative reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

melanielynn75's review

4.5

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

directorpurry's review against another edition

3.0

challenging emotional reflective slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Pandemic/Epidemic