Reviews

Nuclear Family by Kate Davies

joanna_the_bookworm's review

emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

Clever novel navigating questions of identity, donor conception and what it means to be a family. I really liked the concept and the way the story was told from 3 different perspectives (and the way these perspectives challenge themselves and each other). Thoughtfully written and has really got me thinking about topics I've been lucky enough to never deeply consider. 

Personally, I found it a bit slow to get started and it lacked a level of intrigue to really keep me hooked. That being said, I'm really glad I got to the end and think this book gives the reader a lot to reflect on. 

__sallyb's review

emotional funny medium-paced

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

5.0

libraryfiend21's review

emotional funny mysterious reflective sad slow-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? No

4.25