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A review by annmariereads
French Braid by Anne Tyler
medium-paced
5.0
This book ticks ALL of my boxes. Multi-generational? Check. Character-based? Check. Gorgeous cover? Big check.
French Braid weaves (see what I did there) in and out of different timelines in the Garrett Family from the 1950s until present day. Robin and Mercy Garrett raise three children - Alice, Lily, and David who go on to have children and grandchildren. It is so lovely to see this family evolve, even when that involves growing apart.
I loved this tender, beautiful book. Like, I just want to hug it. There is hardly any plot to speak of, but the character development is so rich, you won't even notice that. It's definitely not all sunshine and rainbows in this family, which is what made it extra relatable I think.
You know that moment when you're reading along and suddenly the story connects to the title or the cover? I seriously teared up at the title reveal.
Also, I'm ready for Mercy to come paint a picture of my house now.
French Braid weaves (see what I did there) in and out of different timelines in the Garrett Family from the 1950s until present day. Robin and Mercy Garrett raise three children - Alice, Lily, and David who go on to have children and grandchildren. It is so lovely to see this family evolve, even when that involves growing apart.
I loved this tender, beautiful book. Like, I just want to hug it. There is hardly any plot to speak of, but the character development is so rich, you won't even notice that. It's definitely not all sunshine and rainbows in this family, which is what made it extra relatable I think.
You know that moment when you're reading along and suddenly the story connects to the title or the cover? I seriously teared up at the title reveal.
Also, I'm ready for Mercy to come paint a picture of my house now.