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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
Fun book! The author did a great job of creating some unique characters. I honestly could not relate to any of their lifestyles, situations or personalities and I think that is what caught me from the very first page.
Really enjoyed the characters and depth of them. Beautiful writing.
I didn't expect to be so moved by this book. My tears fell not because of death, not because of tragedy, not because of romance, but because of family ... and that is so unlike me.
Joshilyn Jackson beautifully creates the unusual characters in this nontraditional family, with all their faults, their motivations, and their inescapable connectedness. To keep the novel lively, interest is added in small vignettes: the strange Hindu-ish stories that form the family's narrative as well as the divorce attorney Paula Vauss' legal (and extralegal) battles as she hunts down "dirt" with her big bear of a private eye. Poignant flashbacks slowly fill in the puzzle pieces of the present.
The language is lovely even though boldly placed in the modern age. The sentiments are heartfelt without being overly sweet. The story feels fresh though nothing is off-the-wall or unheard of. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy wholesomeness mixed with whiskey and one-night-stands.
Disclaimer: I Audible'd this book, and I am aware that reading and listening are different experiences.
Joshilyn Jackson beautifully creates the unusual characters in this nontraditional family, with all their faults, their motivations, and their inescapable connectedness. To keep the novel lively, interest is added in small vignettes: the strange Hindu-ish stories that form the family's narrative as well as the divorce attorney Paula Vauss' legal (and extralegal) battles as she hunts down "dirt" with her big bear of a private eye. Poignant flashbacks slowly fill in the puzzle pieces of the present.
The language is lovely even though boldly placed in the modern age. The sentiments are heartfelt without being overly sweet. The story feels fresh though nothing is off-the-wall or unheard of. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy wholesomeness mixed with whiskey and one-night-stands.
Disclaimer: I Audible'd this book, and I am aware that reading and listening are different experiences.
This was an interesting read ... especially since I work with kids in foster care. The author did a good job switching between the past and present and making the switches relevant and seamless.
The writing was good, but the story disappointed me. The back and forth between past and present kept me from fully engaging in the story.
Joshilyn Jackson is one of my favorite authors, and her books keep getting better and better. Paula is a divorce lawyer who has had countless identities in the past, thanks to her mom, who lived wherever she could find a boyfriend. Paula has been sending her mother money every month to “make good” on something that happened in the past - and that’s been all the contact she’s had with her mother. When she finally gets something from her mother, it’s not what she expected, and she has to deal with her past catching up to her rich (literally) present.
The Opposite of Everyone by Joshilyn Jackson .
I enjoy hearing this author narrate her books, her voice portrays the perfect emotion for every character. Though well written, this is not one of my favorites--- due to the subject matter. A mother, who is also a drug user, drags her daughter from one bad boyfriend situation to another until the child calls 911 and reports her mom's boyfriend to the police. The mom blames the child for things that were completely beyond the child. It is hard to read because I think this is a life that many children actually live.
I enjoy hearing this author narrate her books, her voice portrays the perfect emotion for every character. Though well written, this is not one of my favorites--- due to the subject matter. A mother, who is also a drug user, drags her daughter from one bad boyfriend situation to another until the child calls 911 and reports her mom's boyfriend to the police. The mom blames the child for things that were completely beyond the child. It is hard to read because I think this is a life that many children actually live.
Born to a mother in prison, Paula Vauss (Kali Jai) spent her early years traveling around the South once her mother was released. Going from place to place and boyfriend to boyfriend, her mother told her stories and homegrown mythology. The story flips between her current life as a divorce lawyer and her childhood and time in foster homes. You quickly become invested in Paula, her PI friend and the other characters you meet along her journey, her estrangement from her mother and eventual search for what happened to mother. Wonderful book. Highly recommended
This book followed the same predictable theme as most chick lits. The reason for 3 stars then? I enjoyed the story while I was reading it even though I kinda knew how it was going to end. Also, I like the main character. She seemed badass and independent with a few character flaws that every protagonist needs ;)
I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys the chick lit or contemporary genres.
I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys the chick lit or contemporary genres.