A review by sidekicksam
People Person by Candice Carty-Williams

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Yep, Candice Carty-Williams definitely is an auto-buy author for me. I adored Queenie and I loved People Person too. 

Cyril Pennington has 5 children with 4 different women, and one day he decides to have them all meet, because if you don't know you're related, you might end up shagging. While they don't stay in touch, Dimple decides to call her big sister for help when she's hit a snag. But it's not the reunion the rest had expected. 

I loved getting to know all five Pennington-children and the exploration of family-ties; absent parents, mothers fulfilling the role of both parents, but also the sibling-bond. Despite a lot happening plot-wise, it really is a character-driven book. If you'd ask me why I loved it, it's because I loved Lizzie (yeah idk why either), Carty-Williams' funny and engaging writing, the themes explored and how it made me feel while reading it. I was invested. 

Definitely pick this up if you enjoyed the stories/vibes of I'm Sorry You Feel That Way or Anansi Boys. 
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