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Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
3 reviews
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really enjoyed this book, and I was impressed at how the author could so intimately describe the characters' emotions. It was also a really complex look at the characters, which made them feel really human. People are extremely imperfect and make mistakes that hurt people, but we can't easily put them into boxes that are as simple as "good" and "bad." Will definitely read this author again. He had some really good turns of phrase.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Infertility, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Sexual content, Miscarriage, Alcoholism, Cancer, Car accident, Outing, and Homophobia
ktjazzy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Alcohol, Miscarriage, and Infertility
Minor: Alcoholism
ohthebooksshewillread's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Okay y'all, trust me when I say, YOU NEED THIS BOOK. The brilliant J.Ryan Stradal’s latest novel, SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE LAKESIDE SUPPER CLUB, is his best Midwestern family saga yet!
This is one of those special books that you will immediately hug after you finish reading the last page.
It is the type of family saga that we all love. Filled with well-developed characters who are good yet fallible people. They experience relatable joys and tragedies throughout their lives, and their words of wisdom will resonate with you.
This story had me experiencing a panoply of emotions. Grief that led me to sobbing tears. Clever and witty dialogue and hilarious behavior that had me laughing out loud. Selfish actions that infuriated me. Last, but not least, an overwhelming feeling of hope that left this optimist smiling and full of joy.
I loved my visit to Bear Jaw Lake, Minnesota and look forward to the next Midwestern journey the author takes us on. I give Saturday Night At The Lakeside Supper Club 5 stars!
CW/TW: miscarriage, infertility, IVF, and death of a child. Experiencing a few of these myself, I feel that the author writes about these important matters with empathy, grace, and realism. Handling incredibly personal experiences is naturally individualized. My Instagram DMs are open if you need additional information to decide if this book is for you.
This is one of those special books that you will immediately hug after you finish reading the last page.
It is the type of family saga that we all love. Filled with well-developed characters who are good yet fallible people. They experience relatable joys and tragedies throughout their lives, and their words of wisdom will resonate with you.
This story had me experiencing a panoply of emotions. Grief that led me to sobbing tears. Clever and witty dialogue and hilarious behavior that had me laughing out loud. Selfish actions that infuriated me. Last, but not least, an overwhelming feeling of hope that left this optimist smiling and full of joy.
I loved my visit to Bear Jaw Lake, Minnesota and look forward to the next Midwestern journey the author takes us on. I give Saturday Night At The Lakeside Supper Club 5 stars!
CW/TW: miscarriage, infertility, IVF, and death of a child. Experiencing a few of these myself, I feel that the author writes about these important matters with empathy, grace, and realism. Handling incredibly personal experiences is naturally individualized. My Instagram DMs are open if you need additional information to decide if this book is for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Child death, and Infertility
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Homophobia, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
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