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A review by ohthebooksshewillread
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Okay y'all, trust me when I say, YOU NEED THIS BOOK. The brilliant J.Ryan Stradal’s latest novel, SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE LAKESIDE SUPPER CLUB, is his best Midwestern family saga yet!
This is one of those special books that you will immediately hug after you finish reading the last page.
It is the type of family saga that we all love. Filled with well-developed characters who are good yet fallible people. They experience relatable joys and tragedies throughout their lives, and their words of wisdom will resonate with you.
This story had me experiencing a panoply of emotions. Grief that led me to sobbing tears. Clever and witty dialogue and hilarious behavior that had me laughing out loud. Selfish actions that infuriated me. Last, but not least, an overwhelming feeling of hope that left this optimist smiling and full of joy.
I loved my visit to Bear Jaw Lake, Minnesota and look forward to the next Midwestern journey the author takes us on. I give Saturday Night At The Lakeside Supper Club 5 stars!
CW/TW: miscarriage, infertility, IVF, and death of a child. Experiencing a few of these myself, I feel that the author writes about these important matters with empathy, grace, and realism. Handling incredibly personal experiences is naturally individualized. My Instagram DMs are open if you need additional information to decide if this book is for you.
This is one of those special books that you will immediately hug after you finish reading the last page.
It is the type of family saga that we all love. Filled with well-developed characters who are good yet fallible people. They experience relatable joys and tragedies throughout their lives, and their words of wisdom will resonate with you.
This story had me experiencing a panoply of emotions. Grief that led me to sobbing tears. Clever and witty dialogue and hilarious behavior that had me laughing out loud. Selfish actions that infuriated me. Last, but not least, an overwhelming feeling of hope that left this optimist smiling and full of joy.
I loved my visit to Bear Jaw Lake, Minnesota and look forward to the next Midwestern journey the author takes us on. I give Saturday Night At The Lakeside Supper Club 5 stars!
CW/TW: miscarriage, infertility, IVF, and death of a child. Experiencing a few of these myself, I feel that the author writes about these important matters with empathy, grace, and realism. Handling incredibly personal experiences is naturally individualized. My Instagram DMs are open if you need additional information to decide if this book is for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Infertility, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Homophobia, and Death of parent