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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
reflective
slow-paced
I had heard of Jessica Shattuck's previous books but had not read any personally so I was not sure what to expect.
Last House is more of a story that has some references to historical events but I would not call it historical fiction. The story starts post WW2 and continues for decades focusing on two families. The house (Last House) could be considered a character of the story. I didn't feel connected to any of the characters.
This is a case, I believe, that not all books are for all people. It wasn't that the writing was poor. I just found the story to be boring. I was forcing myself to pick it up and after 30% I have decided to throw in the towel.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Last House is more of a story that has some references to historical events but I would not call it historical fiction. The story starts post WW2 and continues for decades focusing on two families. The house (Last House) could be considered a character of the story. I didn't feel connected to any of the characters.
This is a case, I believe, that not all books are for all people. It wasn't that the writing was poor. I just found the story to be boring. I was forcing myself to pick it up and after 30% I have decided to throw in the towel.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Audiobook
I really got into the chapters from Nick and Bet’s perspective and found the more recent stuff less compelling. Still overall I really liked this story and thought the author had a lot to say about family relationships, parenting, and motherhood in particular.
I really got into the chapters from Nick and Bet’s perspective and found the more recent stuff less compelling. Still overall I really liked this story and thought the author had a lot to say about family relationships, parenting, and motherhood in particular.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
I could not care less about the people in this book. Sounded promising but fell incredibly flat.
emotional
sad
slow-paced
I really enjoyed the family saga nature of the book. Seeing how we are shaped not just by those that raised us but the world around us as well.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
A historical drama/family epic, starting post WWII, continuing into the radicalized politics of the 60s, and continuing into pretty much present day, all with the backdrop of a beautiful old house in the woods of the Northeast Kingdom, Vermont. I enjoyed it, and it brought up some very interesting historical perspectives.
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes