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erinbritt's review
3.0
2.5
The Family was an interesting read. I wasn't very fond of Krupitsky's writing style. Once or twice I considered not finishing the book. However, I really liked the characters and my interest in them pushed me to finish the book.
The Family was an interesting read. I wasn't very fond of Krupitsky's writing style. Once or twice I considered not finishing the book. However, I really liked the characters and my interest in them pushed me to finish the book.
mercedeswes23's review
3.0
Overall it was a good book but I thought the ending was a little anticlimactic.
iceangel32's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. I touched on so many topics that very present in our world today but where not deal with the way we do now such as postpartum depression. It is a story of two friends that are very different and deal with conflict and loss very different. They are forever connected due to being part of a family. The meaning of family runs through this book and what you would do for your family and the family. I really enjoyed this book.
ml115's review
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
chandle5's review
tense
medium-paced
2.75
Not poorly written, but I felt nothing for the characters and itβs just not my jam.
cindy264's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
candacesiegle_greedyreader's review
4.0
The daughters of Italian immigrants in 1920s Brooklyn, Antonia and Sofia are the closest of friends, more than sisters. They do not have any other friends because the neighbors know that their families are part of the Family, the mob. This seems like any other job the the girls until Antonia's father is called out for a walk with the boss and does not return.
Antonia is the last person in the world to imagine she would marry a Family man, but she does, as does Sofia. They both want more in their lives and will they find it? Or is it too dangerous?
"The Family" is written with a calm, powerful style, filled with the gravitas the Family men see themselves possessing. It is not a flamboyant book, but one focused on relationships, and a sense of history. There's a satisfying end, until you think about it for a minute and say, "oh, boy. Now what?"
Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for access to this title.
Antonia is the last person in the world to imagine she would marry a Family man, but she does, as does Sofia. They both want more in their lives and will they find it? Or is it too dangerous?
"The Family" is written with a calm, powerful style, filled with the gravitas the Family men see themselves possessing. It is not a flamboyant book, but one focused on relationships, and a sense of history. There's a satisfying end, until you think about it for a minute and say, "oh, boy. Now what?"
Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for access to this title.
laurx92's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
well written books about complex female friendships that span an entire lifetime will always have me like πππΌπ«Άπ»ππππ»
nickyfox13's review
3.0
Simply average. Nothing about it felt particularly unique or compelling, but it was readable.