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A review by volchitsa
Unbecoming by Jenny Downham
4.0
I picked up [b:Unbecoming|25582543|Unbecoming|Jenny Downham|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1451563693s/25582543.jpg|45385247] not really knowing what to expect, thinking it'd just be a nice, easy read. I definitely didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did!
This book is about three generations of women - teenage Katie, her Mum, and her Grandmother. It delves into the complexity of family relationships, the mind of a teenage girl, and the pain that can come with being estranged from your parents. The issues that Katie and her family face can be both frustrating and heartbreaking, and in that way, this story and these characters are just so believeable.
I loved watching the relationships between each of the women grow as the book went on, and seeing their family secrets slowly come to light as they all begun to understand each other. Although I wouldn't say it was a typical tearjerker, the subtlety of the issues Katie faced definitely made me tear up at times. I'd definitely recommend this book!
This book is about three generations of women - teenage Katie, her Mum, and her Grandmother. It delves into the complexity of family relationships, the mind of a teenage girl, and the pain that can come with being estranged from your parents. The issues that Katie and her family face can be both frustrating and heartbreaking, and in that way, this story and these characters are just so believeable.
I loved watching the relationships between each of the women grow as the book went on, and seeing their family secrets slowly come to light as they all begun to understand each other. Although I wouldn't say it was a typical tearjerker, the subtlety of the issues Katie faced definitely made me tear up at times. I'd definitely recommend this book!