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janinesbookcorner's review
4.0
This is a book that I randomly found at a thrift store a few months ago and it sounded kinda cool. When I finally started reading it, I thought maybe it wasn’t a good choice but I wanted to give it a fair chance. I am soo glad that I kept reading!
The book is split up into parts, and once part two begins, things get very intense very quickly and I was loving every second of it. It’s full of scandal, betrayal, mental illness, and family drama. And a liiiittle bit of attempted murder.
There are multiple narrators which is something I always love, but I was most captivated with Solange’s story of a tragic marriage and all that encompasses that. Also, there’s a character named Janine, and I absolutely cannot stand her at all!!! I was hoping for some redeeming qualities and got zilch.
This is one that I haven’t seen anywhere so if you’re looking for something different, I’d recommend you give this one a try!
The book is split up into parts, and once part two begins, things get very intense very quickly and I was loving every second of it. It’s full of scandal, betrayal, mental illness, and family drama. And a liiiittle bit of attempted murder.
There are multiple narrators which is something I always love, but I was most captivated with Solange’s story of a tragic marriage and all that encompasses that. Also, there’s a character named Janine, and I absolutely cannot stand her at all!!! I was hoping for some redeeming qualities and got zilch.
This is one that I haven’t seen anywhere so if you’re looking for something different, I’d recommend you give this one a try!
mfrabbiele's review
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
abbs15norm's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Car accident, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Classism
Minor: Police brutality, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, and War
katdowney's review
5.0
Beautiful and tragic. Flawed characters that are so redeemable. This story is so intense and heartbreaking.
Detailed review to come.
Detailed review to come.
groomerandhergriff's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
faithhohman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cynthiaswanson's review
5.0
They are the best people. Not because they're perfect, but because they're perfectly real. Their flaws and quirks are relatable, their missteps understandable. I found myself cheering for all of them -- even the villian/vixen, who was more a victim of her circumstances than all-out evil. I love stories that put our own lives in perspective -- the choices we have in our 21st century world, while sometimes daunting, offer opportunities that previous generations simply did not have. Yoerg's characters face adversity and challenges that help us understand what it truly means to test one's own resources and inner strength.
ladyida1's review
5.0
First book read for this month and it was great.
I love how the author wrote Mental health and how it can and most times is a generational thing.
The three points of views shows just how most people deal with mental health.
Some people will stay around and they some may leave. Over all the story tells of how you need to get the proper care or it just will get worse.
I love how the author wrote Mental health and how it can and most times is a generational thing.
The three points of views shows just how most people deal with mental health.
Some people will stay around and they some may leave. Over all the story tells of how you need to get the proper care or it just will get worse.
kmmi_booklover's review
5.0
I was so fortunate to receive an ARC of "All the Best People" from the author. This novel tells the story of three generations of women in Vermont in the 1930s and 1970s. It deals with mental illness and shows the differences in treatment over time and the affects on the family. I love Sonja Yoerg's writing and as always her characters have such depth. This is a truly beautiful story. I have read all three of Yoerg's books and I always look forward to her next. I love that all of her stories are so different from each other but still share the wonderful writing style and great characterization.