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no_more_shelf_control 's review for:
Marrying the Ketchups
by Jennifer Close
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
MARRYING THE KETCHUPS by Jennifer Close is a family drama that I was lucky to win the paperback from #goodreadsgiveaway!
Now, I have to say, I had heard so many people go on and on about the love of this one. I had high expectations. In this case, I enjoyed the story, but I can't say I am in the love category.
⭐⭐⭐💫
I really enjoyed the way all the kids/cousins tried to leave the family business, only to filter back in. How they all fought to resist old patterns and roles was relatable. I have a bigger family and when the extended family gets together, I see familiar things happen. I also related to the difficulty of realizing that when we return to our roots, we automatically think things will be the same, but they never are. We try when we lose a pillar of the family like the Sullivans do!
My not favorite things: I got a bit tired and annoyed with the infidelity. I also didn't love the reminders of my own political angst of 2017. I may be a bit terrified it will happen again.
I do think this is a light family drama that most will enjoy. If you haven't read it yet, I would say to give it a chance!
Thank you to @vintagebooks for sharing this book with me through @goodreads !
Now, I have to say, I had heard so many people go on and on about the love of this one. I had high expectations. In this case, I enjoyed the story, but I can't say I am in the love category.
⭐⭐⭐💫
I really enjoyed the way all the kids/cousins tried to leave the family business, only to filter back in. How they all fought to resist old patterns and roles was relatable. I have a bigger family and when the extended family gets together, I see familiar things happen. I also related to the difficulty of realizing that when we return to our roots, we automatically think things will be the same, but they never are. We try when we lose a pillar of the family like the Sullivans do!
My not favorite things: I got a bit tired and annoyed with the infidelity. I also didn't love the reminders of my own political angst of 2017. I may be a bit terrified it will happen again.
I do think this is a light family drama that most will enjoy. If you haven't read it yet, I would say to give it a chance!
Thank you to @vintagebooks for sharing this book with me through @goodreads !