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chaptersofchase 's review for:
The Celebrants
by Steven Rowley
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
The Celebrants 🎈
Thank you, PRH Audio, for the gifted copy of audiobook { #prhaudiobookinfluencer }
Genre: Fiction
Trope: Found Family
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆
Pub Date: 5.30.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆
When I read Guncle in 2021, it was an instant LOVE for me. I was so excited to read The Celebrants in hopes of having that same immediate rush of love for the characters and storyline, but unfortunately, it wasn’t the book for me.
I did enjoy the concept of The Celebrants - mainly because it did remind me of Big Chill (which is set in one of my favorite towns), but I couldn’t connect to the storyline… at all. I was constantly confused about who was who. I’m not sure why there needed to be two characters named ‘Jordan,’ but it didn’t help matters. I had to back up the audio several times because I couldn’t figure out who was talking, and it was so frustrating every time.
But, as I said, I did enjoy the concept, and the end did give me a few misty-eyed moments. It was a beautiful look at the power of lifelong friendships and just how difficult they can be to maintain. Although the group might go years without seeing one another, they still were able to be there when times got rough.
As I said, I enjoyed bits and pieces, and there were moments that had me laughing, but it wasn’t enough to carry my interest throughout the novel. I’ve seen reviews all over the place for The Celebrants, so I recommend trying it and seeing what you think!
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Thank you, PRH Audio, for the gifted copy of audiobook { #prhaudiobookinfluencer }
Genre: Fiction
Trope: Found Family
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆
Pub Date: 5.30.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆
When I read Guncle in 2021, it was an instant LOVE for me. I was so excited to read The Celebrants in hopes of having that same immediate rush of love for the characters and storyline, but unfortunately, it wasn’t the book for me.
I did enjoy the concept of The Celebrants - mainly because it did remind me of Big Chill (which is set in one of my favorite towns), but I couldn’t connect to the storyline… at all. I was constantly confused about who was who. I’m not sure why there needed to be two characters named ‘Jordan,’ but it didn’t help matters. I had to back up the audio several times because I couldn’t figure out who was talking, and it was so frustrating every time.
But, as I said, I did enjoy the concept, and the end did give me a few misty-eyed moments. It was a beautiful look at the power of lifelong friendships and just how difficult they can be to maintain. Although the group might go years without seeing one another, they still were able to be there when times got rough.
As I said, I enjoyed bits and pieces, and there were moments that had me laughing, but it wasn’t enough to carry my interest throughout the novel. I’ve seen reviews all over the place for The Celebrants, so I recommend trying it and seeing what you think!
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