Reviews

Divine Secrets of the YA-YA Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells

miasiner13's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

2.5

jess_mango's review against another edition

3.0

This is one of those books that every woman and their sister AND their mother has read. It would constantly come up as a potential book club selection back around 2000. Somehow, I eneded up with 2 copies of it on my shelves. I read one, thought it was okay, and gave both copies away. It was a fun enough read, but probably not something that I would ever read again.

arrrjae's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

courte's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

3.0

alexandrias_library's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

book_concierge's review

5.0

I read both [b:Little Altars Everywhere|6697|Little Altars Everywhere|Rebecca Wells|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1428535264s/6697.jpg|851747] and this book in sequence. I really enjoyed them, but they are at times heart-wrenching and difficult to read. They definitely should be read in sequence because the second (this one) explains much of Vivi's behavior and reminds us that while we are all products of our up-bringing, we are also all capable of changing patterns, of overcoming our trials and of forgiving (not necessarily forgetting) our parents for their less-than-perfect love.

rebelkiss's review against another edition

5.0

When I first read this book I loved it. I adored it. 2nd time around...still enjoyed it but not as in love with it as I once was. I first read this when I felt I could really connect with Sidda. I do enjoy how this book deals with issues. An alcoholic, abusive mother who was obviously consumed with Post Partum depression. The loyalty and love of long time friends who stuck no matter what happened.

valmeac's review against another edition

2.75

Enjoyable and profound. Don’t think I would have appreciated it if I read it a couple years ago

emholzy's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

4.0

casspro's review

5.0

While it may be a cliche storyline a-la Steel Magnolias, I love this book. It's charming and makes me wish I had a romanticized life growing up in the rural South in the mid 1950s.