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jenniferlyoung's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. Jennifer Haigh is a fantastic writer, I look forward to adding her other books to my list.
The synopsis of this book is a little misleading. It makes you think that the storyline revolves completely around Gwen's "condition", Turner syndrome (a real condition). Really, the novel has little to do with that. I wouldn't say there is a plot even. It's just a great story about a dysfunctional family (something for everyone to relate to!).
The synopsis of this book is a little misleading. It makes you think that the storyline revolves completely around Gwen's "condition", Turner syndrome (a real condition). Really, the novel has little to do with that. I wouldn't say there is a plot even. It's just a great story about a dysfunctional family (something for everyone to relate to!).
laden_bookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Another free kindle read and I enjoyed it. An interesting story about family dynamics and relationships as everyone grows older and changes. Thoughtful and compelling.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS
Wow, her third book and I STILL LOVE HER WRITING!!! It is an amazing story of a family that has been coming apart for years. When they discover their daughter Gwen has Turner's Syndrome - Frank retreats to science to cure his daughter and Paulette focuses on her appearance as if nothing is wrong. Billy their eldest son is distant and struggling with his sexuality as he is trying to date women but they are never enough for him. Scott the young rebel is married with children in Burbs and hating every minute of it. As the Holidays approach the McKotch family will either break or make it. Each family member has their own distinct voice and at times you find yourself loving and hating the same characters.
Wow, her third book and I STILL LOVE HER WRITING!!! It is an amazing story of a family that has been coming apart for years. When they discover their daughter Gwen has Turner's Syndrome - Frank retreats to science to cure his daughter and Paulette focuses on her appearance as if nothing is wrong. Billy their eldest son is distant and struggling with his sexuality as he is trying to date women but they are never enough for him. Scott the young rebel is married with children in Burbs and hating every minute of it. As the Holidays approach the McKotch family will either break or make it. Each family member has their own distinct voice and at times you find yourself loving and hating the same characters.
beccersboo's review against another edition
2.0
I chose this book particularly because of the Turner's Syndrome angle. I was not expecting to have to endure chapter after chapter of the unraveling of one self-centered family member after another. The worst part is that Gwen (the character with Turner's Syndrome) was my least favorite character. Disappointed...
islandkate's review against another edition
1.0
Boring. Gave it the 50 pages chance, didn't care about the characters at all.
mattyzmom's review against another edition
3.0
The story was ok. It was nice the story was observed by the different people in the family. The story wasn't so out there. It could have been like reading about my own family.
melissakuzma's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! It's a very detailed family story, and reminded me of Ann Tyler or We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates and even a little bit of The Corrections towards the end. Great read.
spahade's review against another edition
2.0
I thought this book was way to long for the storyline. It never seemed to be "gripping" as it is labeled. The book could have been half as long and still might not have been enjoyable. Conveniently every single character had a great epiphany at the end and all was right with the world. The author doesn't give the readers enough credit to do get "it" and do any of the interpretation themselves.
I was disappointed because I really liked her book Mrs. Kimble.
I was disappointed because I really liked her book Mrs. Kimble.
lhutnyk's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25