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Dead Dad Club by Katie Moulton
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 24%.
I just couldn’t get into it, I didn’t like the music in the background either.
The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book, although fiction, has educated me significantly. I have found myself often in a deep thought about how hoarding becomes such a serious issue to many people. The story is mysterious, dark in places and it’s as if you are in the middle of the Birds Family. The characters you grow to love, at times you want to reach into the book and cause a scene at shouting at them. The way this has been written is marvellous, I found it an easy read, educational but at times a very slow read. However I feel the more people read this book the less stigma towards hoarders. There is always a reason behind things and sometimes there isn’t but it’s about looking beneath the surface and working through the whole process that’s important. Greater understanding is key.
Lisa Jewell has done amazing with this book, I will recommend this to many people throughout my future as I think The House We Grew Up In will stick in my mind for the rest of my life.
Lisa Jewell has done amazing with this book, I will recommend this to many people throughout my future as I think The House We Grew Up In will stick in my mind for the rest of my life.