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book_concierge's review against another edition
5.0
I read both [b:Little Altars Everywhere|6697|Little Altars Everywhere|Rebecca Wells|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1428535264s/6697.jpg|851747] and this book in sequence. I really enjoyed them, but they are at times heart-wrenching and difficult to read. They definitely should be read in sequence because the second (this one) explains much of Vivi's behavior and reminds us that while we are all products of our up-bringing, we are also all capable of changing patterns, of overcoming our trials and of forgiving (not necessarily forgetting) our parents for their less-than-perfect love.
rebelkiss's review against another edition
5.0
When I first read this book I loved it. I adored it. 2nd time around...still enjoyed it but not as in love with it as I once was. I first read this when I felt I could really connect with Sidda. I do enjoy how this book deals with issues. An alcoholic, abusive mother who was obviously consumed with Post Partum depression. The loyalty and love of long time friends who stuck no matter what happened.
valmeac's review against another edition
2.75
Enjoyable and profound. Don’t think I would have appreciated it if I read it a couple years ago
emholzy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
casspro's review against another edition
5.0
While it may be a cliche storyline a-la Steel Magnolias, I love this book. It's charming and makes me wish I had a romanticized life growing up in the rural South in the mid 1950s.
tophat8855's review against another edition
3.0
So I'm 25 years late to this party, but that's because 25 years ago I was a kid and not reading National Bestsellers.
It's fine summer fluff. Chapters are short. I think it's supposed to make you feel nostalgic for mother/daughter relationships. And girlfriends. I certainly didn't have so many escapades as these characters in my youth. But that's fiction for you.
What I was actually nostalgic for was the 90s. She writes letters to her mother to tell her that her wedding is postponed/cancelled! There's no texting or emailing. One reference to a cell phone, but they weren't all that common quite yet. There is a payphone in it! Ha. It's funny how things that take place in your own life become period pieces.
This is a good book if you're looking for something light at the beach.
It's fine summer fluff. Chapters are short. I think it's supposed to make you feel nostalgic for mother/daughter relationships. And girlfriends. I certainly didn't have so many escapades as these characters in my youth. But that's fiction for you.
What I was actually nostalgic for was the 90s. She writes letters to her mother to tell her that her wedding is postponed/cancelled! There's no texting or emailing. One reference to a cell phone, but they weren't all that common quite yet. There is a payphone in it! Ha. It's funny how things that take place in your own life become period pieces.
This is a good book if you're looking for something light at the beach.
celtic_oracle's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed reading this, and made a point of tracking down [b:Little Altars Everywhere|6697|Little Altars Everywhere|Rebecca Wells|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165604311s/6697.jpg|851747] so I could read more (now I just have to get around to reading it). The story of the enduring friendship of four women, as well as the next generation.
lolaham3507's review against another edition
5.0
A great book to read along with a group of girlfriends. I re-read it every few months because I just love this group of Southern women.
bethanyybradshaw's review against another edition
3.0
the ya-yas: vivi, teensy, caro, and necie. friends since they could fart on stage at a pageant, throw plates at uptight and rich relatives, and chat until the day disappeared in their hammock. even still, vivi had a hard time growing up with her abusive mother and terrible catholic boarding school experience. flash forward, she had her oldest daughter sidda, who now is dealing with left over wounds of her mother’s past. sidda claims she doesn’t know how to love and has to work hard to rebuild the relationships she craves with her fiancé and mother.
the ya-yas remind me so much of my dear buttersticks. i found myself cracking up a few times and filled with tears at others because sometimes it was just a little too relatable. sidda and vivi have such a bond and i loved watching sidda grow into her own while also still loving her mother. the understanding and therapy was solid. big fan of becoming your own person and friendships that last a long time. i did hate the unnecessary diet culture infiltrating this story. the beginning and the very end we’re super sweet and lovely. everything in between seemed slightly cliche but still a sweet spring read overall.
the ya-yas remind me so much of my dear buttersticks. i found myself cracking up a few times and filled with tears at others because sometimes it was just a little too relatable. sidda and vivi have such a bond and i loved watching sidda grow into her own while also still loving her mother. the understanding and therapy was solid. big fan of becoming your own person and friendships that last a long time. i did hate the unnecessary diet culture infiltrating this story. the beginning and the very end we’re super sweet and lovely. everything in between seemed slightly cliche but still a sweet spring read overall.
eveblunden's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0