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alanabenjamin's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A lot of people and places in Brooklyn Heights caught a lot of strays with this book.
This book is well-written. It moves really fast. There were some funny moments. The plot and character development were quite flat despite having a good base to work with.
I think the author was trying to humanize the wealthy one percent, which is a very hard sell in the political climate. It felt like the author was educating her readers more than painting a picture of life as a one-percenter in Brooklyn Heights.
Interesting enough for a quick read.
I am very intrigued by why some establishments were named and others were not, but it's neither here nor there to me.
This book is well-written. It moves really fast. There were some funny moments. The plot and character development were quite flat despite having a good base to work with.
I think the author was trying to humanize the wealthy one percent, which is a very hard sell in the political climate. It felt like the author was educating her readers more than painting a picture of life as a one-percenter in Brooklyn Heights.
Interesting enough for a quick read.
I am very intrigued by why some establishments were named and others were not, but it's neither here nor there to me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction
c_dmckinney's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Bullying, Classism, Drug abuse, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Body shaming, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
missmichalalynn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Poppy and Hatcher and their obsession with death might’ve been the best part of this book-i love unhinged children.
Sasha
I loved seeing Sasha’s relationship with her sister in laws develop over the story and her realization that she was doing the exact same gatekeeper-y thing to her high school boyfriend .
Georgiana
I think George was the person I related to the least in the book. Her growth over the course of the book was the most drastic. I’m proud of her for deciding her own path in the world.
Darley
Darley’s story was greatly helped by the Hatcher and Poppy moments haha. It was so interesting to see her recognize the internal and external racism and exclusionary relationships of her own family but not to be able to see that she was excluding her husband and her sister in law. It really struck me when she said she knew about NMF but never thought before about extending a hand to Sasha to help bridge their gap.
All in all this book proves that everyone should go to therapy to learn more open communication strategies.
Sasha
I loved seeing Sasha’s relationship with her sister in laws develop over the story and her
Georgiana
I think George was the person I related to the least in the book. Her growth over the course of the book was the most drastic. I’m proud of her for deciding her own path in the world.
Darley
Darley’s story was greatly helped by the Hatcher and Poppy moments haha. It was so interesting to see her recognize the internal and external racism and exclusionary relationships of her own family but not to be able to see that she was excluding her husband and her sister in law. It really struck me when she said she knew about NMF but never thought before about extending a hand to Sasha to help bridge their gap.
All in all this book proves that everyone should go to therapy to learn more open communication strategies.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Infidelity
Moderate: War, Addiction, and Racism
Minor: Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, and Racial slurs
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