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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
3.5 stars
Joshilyn Jackson is a very reliable and solid author for me - I always know that I'm going to get an enjoyable story with family drama and mysteries, and a pretty satisfying ending. That might sound like lukewarm praise, but I keep seeking out her books so she's doing something right.
Joshilyn Jackson is a very reliable and solid author for me - I always know that I'm going to get an enjoyable story with family drama and mysteries, and a pretty satisfying ending. That might sound like lukewarm praise, but I keep seeking out her books so she's doing something right.
Joshilyn Jackson is a master story teller. I love the flawed characters in this book. Their flaws don't stop them from seeking to find their best self.
I like Joshilyn Jackson. I like her poetic but unflinching writing about the south.
That said, I didn't think this was her strongest work.
Most of the characters seemed fairly one note and predictable. And the primary plot points, a life defining struggle for the protagonist, didn't ring true for me.
Still, it was a reasonably compelling story, with a musicality of language, and I was never tempted to put it down and move on to something else.
That said, I didn't think this was her strongest work.
Most of the characters seemed fairly one note and predictable. And the primary plot points, a life defining struggle for the protagonist, didn't ring true for me.
Still, it was a reasonably compelling story, with a musicality of language, and I was never tempted to put it down and move on to something else.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Sono passati troppi mesi da quando ho finito di leggerlo, per poter scrivere una recensione credibile ed esaustiva.
Posso però dire che mi è piaciuto, molto.
Ho un ottimo ricordo e tre stelle e mezzo non rendono giustizia.
Ma quattro sono forse troppe perchè manca quel qualcosa nei personaggi che permetta davvero di spiccare il volo.
Ma la storia funziona, eccome.
anche se quell'alternarsi nei capitoli di presente e passato alla lunga risulta un po' stucchevole.
Posso però dire che mi è piaciuto, molto.
Ho un ottimo ricordo e tre stelle e mezzo non rendono giustizia.
Ma quattro sono forse troppe perchè manca quel qualcosa nei personaggi che permetta davvero di spiccare il volo.
Ma la storia funziona, eccome.
anche se quell'alternarsi nei capitoli di presente e passato alla lunga risulta un po' stucchevole.
The Opposite of Everyone introduces us to Paula, a tough, single divorce attorney who is estranged from her mother. One day, she receives a piece of correspondence from her mother that turns out to be life altering. We slowly learn Paula's backstory, revealing the causes of the underlying dysfunctional relationship with her mother . . .which turns out to have a huge influence on her present day situation.
Jackson sure can tell a story. She's excellent at doling out just the right amount of information at just the right pace and at just the right time. Her characters are all interesting - - neither too good, nor too bad - - just human. This story is one of family dysfunction, but Jackson throws in enough original tidbits to keep things interesting.
All in all, a good, interesting read - - not a literary masterwork, but definitely a story that sustains your attention all the way until the end and builds momentum throughout.
Jackson sure can tell a story. She's excellent at doling out just the right amount of information at just the right pace and at just the right time. Her characters are all interesting - - neither too good, nor too bad - - just human. This story is one of family dysfunction, but Jackson throws in enough original tidbits to keep things interesting.
All in all, a good, interesting read - - not a literary masterwork, but definitely a story that sustains your attention all the way until the end and builds momentum throughout.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
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
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent