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A review by abookwormwithwine
Sister of Mine by Laurie Petrou
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Whew, Sister of Mine by Laurie Petrou is dark you guys, and it does not hold back when exploring sisterly bonds, family, and abuse. Penny and Hattie aren't very likable, but I could not put this book down and would liken it to a bit of a train wreck or car crash. Things aren't well, but you cannot look away. Parts of it are uncomfortable to read, and I did of course feel terrible for what Penny had to go through at the hands of her husband. Decisions are made, and not just with setting that fire in the first place, and things just go downhill after that for these sisters. They walk a fine line throughout the entire story, and while they are related, that doesn't mean they have to treat each other well.
I listened to the audiobook and was pleased to find out it is narrated by Andi Arndt. I always love her narration and I thought she did a great job with both the characters and the book as a whole. She helped bring all of the tension in the story to life, and I especially loved the way she was able to make Penny seem even more real and vivid. There is a bit of a twist at the end, but Sister of Mine is definitely more focused on the characters, especially the relationship between Penny and Hattie. There is a complexity and suspensefulness (if this isn't a word I am still using it!) that permeates the entire book, and I have to applaud Petrou for being able to include so many elements in such a clever and compelling way. If you enjoy small-town drama focused on sisters with elements of suspense, I would definitely recommend giving this a try.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I listened to the audiobook and was pleased to find out it is narrated by Andi Arndt. I always love her narration and I thought she did a great job with both the characters and the book as a whole. She helped bring all of the tension in the story to life, and I especially loved the way she was able to make Penny seem even more real and vivid. There is a bit of a twist at the end, but Sister of Mine is definitely more focused on the characters, especially the relationship between Penny and Hattie. There is a complexity and suspensefulness (if this isn't a word I am still using it!) that permeates the entire book, and I have to applaud Petrou for being able to include so many elements in such a clever and compelling way. If you enjoy small-town drama focused on sisters with elements of suspense, I would definitely recommend giving this a try.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.