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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
I do love southern literature, and this was a fine example. In short, the story is of a complex and dysfunctional family with complications from mental illness, a desire to hide weakness, inept parenting, cruelty of judgmental people, and a confusing family history. As Tallulah comes of age, she bears responsibility for many of these problems with her family at much too young an age.
The book is set in Mississippi among the difficulties of the fight for civil rights and the Vietnam war. It is difficult to review this book without giving too much information, but it is completely absorbing, quite upsetting, and yet always filled with a bit of hope. I could not put it down, and highly recommend it.
This book was provided by NetGalley in return for an honest review.
The book is set in Mississippi among the difficulties of the fight for civil rights and the Vietnam war. It is difficult to review this book without giving too much information, but it is completely absorbing, quite upsetting, and yet always filled with a bit of hope. I could not put it down, and highly recommend it.
This book was provided by NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Meh. Too bad; I really liked the others of hers I read.
5 southern family secret stars to The Myth of Perpetual Summer, my first favorite read of summer! 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Set in Mississippi in the 1960s and 70s, Tallulah James’ story is memorable and haunting. Her parents have a tumultuous relationship sparked by a self-absorbed, yet bleeding-heart when it comes to social causes outside her own home, mother, and a father with an at times debilitating mental illness.
The town is always talking about the high profile Jameses, including lurid family secrets past and present. Tallulah, though not the oldest child, takes the helm of the ship when it comes to protecting her fragile family. Her right hand is her steadfast brother, Griff, and her left hand is her quintessentially southern paternal grandmother.
Explosive events cause Tallulah to leave her family behind, and the story actually opens with her return to Mississippi years later, once again trying to shoulder the responsibility of repairing and bolstering her family. The Myth of Perpetual Summer is then told through past and present chapters allowing the reader to get to know the James family, good, bad, and in between, loving and full of life.
Tallulah is head strong and morally convicted, and she has the most genuine love for each of her family members. In return, she is loved back by the likes of her older brother, Griff, who could not have been more nurturing and caring, her younger brother, Walden, innocent and yearning for his place, as well as, Dharma, her younger sister, a bit dramatic and self-absorbed like their mother. I also cannot forget Ross, Griff’s best friend, and Tallulah’s friend, too. What a love Ross is, and a true, faithful friend to this family.
The family is dysfunctional, yes, but there is so much love and sacrifice for one another. Set on a backdrop of the major events of the time, the civil rights movement and the Vietnam war, The Myth of Perpetual Summer is a huggable book, one where a family’s secrets may be larger than life, but the thread of love that unites them may be enough to absolve their tragic past.
Thank you Susan Crandall, a most gifted storyteller, Gallery Books, and Netgalley for the complimentary copy. The Myth of Perpetual Summer will be published on June 19, 2018.
My reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com
Set in Mississippi in the 1960s and 70s, Tallulah James’ story is memorable and haunting. Her parents have a tumultuous relationship sparked by a self-absorbed, yet bleeding-heart when it comes to social causes outside her own home, mother, and a father with an at times debilitating mental illness.
The town is always talking about the high profile Jameses, including lurid family secrets past and present. Tallulah, though not the oldest child, takes the helm of the ship when it comes to protecting her fragile family. Her right hand is her steadfast brother, Griff, and her left hand is her quintessentially southern paternal grandmother.
Explosive events cause Tallulah to leave her family behind, and the story actually opens with her return to Mississippi years later, once again trying to shoulder the responsibility of repairing and bolstering her family. The Myth of Perpetual Summer is then told through past and present chapters allowing the reader to get to know the James family, good, bad, and in between, loving and full of life.
Tallulah is head strong and morally convicted, and she has the most genuine love for each of her family members. In return, she is loved back by the likes of her older brother, Griff, who could not have been more nurturing and caring, her younger brother, Walden, innocent and yearning for his place, as well as, Dharma, her younger sister, a bit dramatic and self-absorbed like their mother. I also cannot forget Ross, Griff’s best friend, and Tallulah’s friend, too. What a love Ross is, and a true, faithful friend to this family.
The family is dysfunctional, yes, but there is so much love and sacrifice for one another. Set on a backdrop of the major events of the time, the civil rights movement and the Vietnam war, The Myth of Perpetual Summer is a huggable book, one where a family’s secrets may be larger than life, but the thread of love that unites them may be enough to absolve their tragic past.
Thank you Susan Crandall, a most gifted storyteller, Gallery Books, and Netgalley for the complimentary copy. The Myth of Perpetual Summer will be published on June 19, 2018.
My reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com
3.5 stars. Beautiful writing, but I really struggled to get engaged with this story of a troubled family with closets full of secrets. I eventually connected with the main character, Tallulah, and found myself invested as she uncovered mysteries of the past to learn the truth about her family history and herself.
Excellent! One of the best books I've read this year. A young woman is drawn back into her chaotic past in a small Southern town. There's much to love about Tallulah. Very poignant story and a semi happy ending.
4.5 stars
It started out slow but I ended up falling in love with these characters. Everything South reminds me of my own Mom so I loved the atmosphere.
It started out slow but I ended up falling in love with these characters. Everything South reminds me of my own Mom so I loved the atmosphere.
The quality of writing in this story is outstanding. I could effortlessly imagine this small, southern town and its inhabitants clearly. I felt like I was there and could feel each character's emotions with every page turn. This is a Summer '18 must read!
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Read my full review of this and other books at www.booklovinalicia.blogspot.com