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A review by readingonthefly
We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
When I first heard about this book, I was told it was similar to Ask Again, Yes. I loved that book, and I loved this one too. Even more so.
The Brennans are an Irish family living in New York, and one in LA. When Sunday gets into a car accident, the ER calls Denny, her older brother and emergency contact. Completely worried about Sunday, Denny convinces her to return home to New York to heal and help him with his business. Past relationships and family drama makes this an all but easy and relaxing trip home.
I loved how the last sentence said in one chapter was the first sentence said in the next. I thought that was so cool and connected each chapter together.
I also really liked how Tracey Lange showed what it’s like to be a person with early onset dementia. It makes me wonder if that’s how my Grandfather felt when he was still alive. “He had the feeling he’d already been told.”
Sunday shows signs of growth and strength throughout the entire novel. She has been through a lot during her entire life, I’m really proud of her for how she handles certain situations (not all of them). “The gun was pointed at him before she knew what she’d done.”
The Brennans are an Irish family living in New York, and one in LA. When Sunday gets into a car accident, the ER calls Denny, her older brother and emergency contact. Completely worried about Sunday, Denny convinces her to return home to New York to heal and help him with his business. Past relationships and family drama makes this an all but easy and relaxing trip home.
I loved how the last sentence said in one chapter was the first sentence said in the next. I thought that was so cool and connected each chapter together.
I also really liked how Tracey Lange showed what it’s like to be a person with early onset dementia. It makes me wonder if that’s how my Grandfather felt when he was still alive. “He had the feeling he’d already been told.”
Sunday shows signs of growth and strength throughout the entire novel. She has been through a lot during her entire life, I’m really proud of her for how she handles certain situations (not all of them). “The gun was pointed at him before she knew what she’d done.”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Dementia