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kdurham2's review against another edition
3.0
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In Connecticut, a family has lived for a few generations in a beautiful home. One of the descendants has moved to New York and is called home when things are falling apart and like the prodigal son she goes home to try to pick up the pieces and put this big extended crazy family back together.
In Connecticut, a family has lived for a few generations in a beautiful home. One of the descendants has moved to New York and is called home when things are falling apart and like the prodigal son she goes home to try to pick up the pieces and put this big extended crazy family back together.
blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
Family drama and family love.
It's a book about 4 generations. Leo and Faye, sisters, who are missing the good old days when artists flocked to their house. They are getting old, the house is getting old. I really liked Faye, she was quite the character, lost in her dreams and not caring what others thought about her. While Leo was lost in her own mind at times, and not in a good way.
Jillian left her kids with her parents and concentrated on her Hollywood career. It did make it hard to like her at all, she had just left her kids and was now chasing rich benefactors.
Izzy who is the main character is Jillian's daughter. She loved her job but leaves everything to help her grandmother and her sister's kids. I liked her and she does get a bit of romance at the end too. You know I like that.
Then there is Steph, Izzy's niece. She has a pov too and brings a bit of whimsy and childlike wonder to the story.
The house is crumbling. Everyone has spent way too little time together before this but they come together. They work together, laugh together, argue, but the day is saved at the end. There is forgiveness, people move on and yes some find love and new things to enjoy.
I enjoyed the story and it did seem like a lovely place to visit.
Narration
She did a good job and I found myself lost in the story in a good way. I never thought about how she did voices or anything like that. The story just flowed and I listened.
It's a book about 4 generations. Leo and Faye, sisters, who are missing the good old days when artists flocked to their house. They are getting old, the house is getting old. I really liked Faye, she was quite the character, lost in her dreams and not caring what others thought about her. While Leo was lost in her own mind at times, and not in a good way.
Jillian left her kids with her parents and concentrated on her Hollywood career. It did make it hard to like her at all, she had just left her kids and was now chasing rich benefactors.
Izzy who is the main character is Jillian's daughter. She loved her job but leaves everything to help her grandmother and her sister's kids. I liked her and she does get a bit of romance at the end too. You know I like that.
Then there is Steph, Izzy's niece. She has a pov too and brings a bit of whimsy and childlike wonder to the story.
The house is crumbling. Everyone has spent way too little time together before this but they come together. They work together, laugh together, argue, but the day is saved at the end. There is forgiveness, people move on and yes some find love and new things to enjoy.
I enjoyed the story and it did seem like a lovely place to visit.
Narration
She did a good job and I found myself lost in the story in a good way. I never thought about how she did voices or anything like that. The story just flowed and I listened.
cansail's review against another edition
3.0
Though initially I was swept up in the drama of a coastal family house where four generations and many hangers-on gather, I quickly tired of the repeated information and over-writing—especially in the second half of the book. Perhaps the editor didn't make it all the way through either? I did finish (and was right about the predictable ending), but only by skimming.
soniakarina's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this story of four generations of women in a complicated family. It was easy to fall in love with the quirky grandma and crazy aunt, as well as the rest of the Whitaker women. Even the less pleasant ones were endearing in their own way. Every character in this book was brought to life in a beautifully realistic and we'll fight out way. I didn't want the book to end... I'll miss The Muses.
dawnkrause's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful read, one that allows you to get right into their world!
I loved this book! Families are complicated and yet every member has something to contribute at different times. This four - generational story is sure to warm your heart.
I loved this book! Families are complicated and yet every member has something to contribute at different times. This four - generational story is sure to warm your heart.
gr8reader's review against another edition
3.0
Although there were things that were predictable, it was the perfect read after my last book as this was an easy one. (There were a few surprises)
eab333's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent! There was honestly NEVER a dull moment or plot hole. First read by this author. Definitely will look into her other novels!
mayafrank's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mishale1's review against another edition
3.0
Issy gets called to her childhood home Muses by the Sea, after her sister drops off her children with their grandmother Leo and great aunt Fae. Leo has a small accident and a police officer calls Issy asking if she can come care for the kids since her grandmother is in the hospital and Fae is unaccounted for.
When Issy gets to Muses there is a ton of family drama to deal with. The kids feel like they've been abandoned and Issy wonders if this could be possible. After all, their own mother Jillian gave them up to Leo and Fae.
In addition, Issy soon learns that Leo may be in worse shape physically, mentally and financially than she's realized.
Suddenly everything falls on Issy's plate.
I had a lot of trouble getting into this story. The Muses sounded like a really cool place and Issy, Leo, Fae and Chloe were all very likable.
I just couldn't get super invested in the story.
When Issy gets to Muses there is a ton of family drama to deal with. The kids feel like they've been abandoned and Issy wonders if this could be possible. After all, their own mother Jillian gave them up to Leo and Fae.
In addition, Issy soon learns that Leo may be in worse shape physically, mentally and financially than she's realized.
Suddenly everything falls on Issy's plate.
I had a lot of trouble getting into this story. The Muses sounded like a really cool place and Issy, Leo, Fae and Chloe were all very likable.
I just couldn't get super invested in the story.