minty's review against another edition
3.0
Really liked this! A great exploration of all these modern issues with social media/fame/technology, while really just a book about finding out who you are.
bibliotequeish's review against another edition
3.0
Twins Thomas and Savannah don't know who their father is, and their mother Bess passed away before she had the chance to tell them.
Using their almost popular podcast, the twins set out to find their father. Renamed the kids are going to ask the new podcast is met with accusations and backlash regarding the fathers privacy.
The story was ok, and the writing was good.
But it was just ok.
It started out strong, but kind of fell flat near the end.
Using their almost popular podcast, the twins set out to find their father. Renamed the kids are going to ask the new podcast is met with accusations and backlash regarding the fathers privacy.
The story was ok, and the writing was good.
But it was just ok.
It started out strong, but kind of fell flat near the end.
ogyogamom's review against another edition
2.75
Not that it wasn’t an interesting story but the dialogue felt so wrong. Especially for two 17 yos in 2019 here in Minneapolis. (My youngest was 18 that year.) the reviews called it sharp and funny. It certainly didn’t meet that description imo
bags_and_bookz's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you Netgalley, HARLEQUIN – Trade Publishing (U.S. & Canada) Park Row and Gretchen Anthony for free e-ARC in return of my honest review.
Thomas and Savannah McClair find themselves lost when they reach 18. They are twins who lost their mother at 13 in a horrific accident, live with their amazing grandmother but they never knew anything about their biological father. When they their mother, she was illusive probably waiting out for older age. Their grandmother never got her answers too, so at one point in their lives kids decided to find their bio-father via a unique approach - public podcast. I guess it is a new age of a research.
I find the story interesting and engaging. First of all, I think the whole idea for the story line to be a public podcast is pretty cool and new age. Secondly, I think that main protagonists, Thomas and Sarah, were well-done, they were nicely developed and came to life through the pages of the book. Biofather was interesting too, I assumed him to be worse and surprised that the author decided on a positive picture. I wish the media mogul story would be better developed, on the other hand it was not about him.
Overall, I enjoyed The Kids Are Gonna Ask.
Thomas and Savannah McClair find themselves lost when they reach 18. They are twins who lost their mother at 13 in a horrific accident, live with their amazing grandmother but they never knew anything about their biological father. When they their mother, she was illusive probably waiting out for older age. Their grandmother never got her answers too, so at one point in their lives kids decided to find their bio-father via a unique approach - public podcast. I guess it is a new age of a research.
I find the story interesting and engaging. First of all, I think the whole idea for the story line to be a public podcast is pretty cool and new age. Secondly, I think that main protagonists, Thomas and Sarah, were well-done, they were nicely developed and came to life through the pages of the book. Biofather was interesting too, I assumed him to be worse and surprised that the author decided on a positive picture. I wish the media mogul story would be better developed, on the other hand it was not about him.
Overall, I enjoyed The Kids Are Gonna Ask.
kbranfield's review
3.0
3.5 stars.
The Kids Are Gonna Ask by Gretchen Anthony is a quirky family-centric novel.
Maggie McClair is raising her grandchildren, seventeen year old twins Thomas and Savannah. Their twin's mother, Bess, died four years ago without ever revealing the name of their father. Thomas and Savannah decide to use their podcast to try to locate their biodad. After their podcast goes viral (not because of their quest but due to an odd dinner guest), podcast producer Sam Tamblin offers them his expertise to reach a wider audience. With Savannah writing their episodes, the teenagers reach out to their mom's friends to help identify their dad. However, Maggie, Thomas and Savannah are ill-prepared for some of the more negative publicity surrounding their quest. Will Thomas and Savannah continue with their search for their bio-dad? And if they do find him, will he be open to meeting them?
Thomas and Savannah are fairly normal teens but Maggie is a bit eccentric. She invites people she meets into their home for a weekly dinner that serves as the basis for the twin's podcasts. She is supportive of her grandchildren's search but none of them foresee the unexpected backlash and unfavorable opinions on social media platforms. And Maggie is surprised by some of the feelings she begins to experience as she and her grandkids delve deeper into her daughter's past.
Thomas and Savannah squabble and disagree with some elements of their search. As they face the adverse aspects of social media, their regular friendships falter but Savannah finds support from an unexpected person. The twins' relationship is strained when one of the keeps a secret from the other. And the most likely candidate for their biodad is someone who is dealing with issues of his own. Will he agree to meet with the teenagers?
The Kids Are Gonna Ask features an unique storyline but the pacing is slow. The characters are a bit off-beat but easy to like (with one exception). The twins quest raises some interesting moral and ethical questions as they utilize a public platform for their search for their biodad. Gretchen Anthony brings the novel to a satisfying conclusion.
The Kids Are Gonna Ask by Gretchen Anthony is a quirky family-centric novel.
Maggie McClair is raising her grandchildren, seventeen year old twins Thomas and Savannah. Their twin's mother, Bess, died four years ago without ever revealing the name of their father. Thomas and Savannah decide to use their podcast to try to locate their biodad. After their podcast goes viral (not because of their quest but due to an odd dinner guest), podcast producer Sam Tamblin offers them his expertise to reach a wider audience. With Savannah writing their episodes, the teenagers reach out to their mom's friends to help identify their dad. However, Maggie, Thomas and Savannah are ill-prepared for some of the more negative publicity surrounding their quest. Will Thomas and Savannah continue with their search for their bio-dad? And if they do find him, will he be open to meeting them?
Thomas and Savannah are fairly normal teens but Maggie is a bit eccentric. She invites people she meets into their home for a weekly dinner that serves as the basis for the twin's podcasts. She is supportive of her grandchildren's search but none of them foresee the unexpected backlash and unfavorable opinions on social media platforms. And Maggie is surprised by some of the feelings she begins to experience as she and her grandkids delve deeper into her daughter's past.
Thomas and Savannah squabble and disagree with some elements of their search. As they face the adverse aspects of social media, their regular friendships falter but Savannah finds support from an unexpected person. The twins' relationship is strained when one of the keeps a secret from the other. And the most likely candidate for their biodad is someone who is dealing with issues of his own. Will he agree to meet with the teenagers?
The Kids Are Gonna Ask features an unique storyline but the pacing is slow. The characters are a bit off-beat but easy to like (with one exception). The twins quest raises some interesting moral and ethical questions as they utilize a public platform for their search for their biodad. Gretchen Anthony brings the novel to a satisfying conclusion.
andrearbooks's review against another edition
3.0
The book revolves a pair of teenage twins who have tragically lost their mother. They now live with their grandma. One question that has always lingered is who their father is as their mother raised them and never revealed his identity. Thomas and Savannah (the twins) decide to start a podcast about their quest to find this man. The podcast gets some "buzz" both in people who are intrigued by their question as well as others who think their father shouldn't be revealed in such a public way.
The book then focuses on each episode of the podcast, developments in their search for their dad, and some "drama" as others have opinions on what they're trying to do. I'll be honest that I really wanted to know even more about the kids in the story. The story was very much focused on their podcast and quest to find answers about their mom. I just was so intrigued by them, and because there was a story there, I wanted a bit more depth. I felt like it started to go there at the end with some other realizations, but I needed more!
Overall, I found this one to be an interesting read. I was particularly intrigued by the exploration of the world of podcasting and the feedback/backlash/buzz that was created as they went. This is some of what drove the plot. I appreciated that this was a unique dimension of the story.
The book then focuses on each episode of the podcast, developments in their search for their dad, and some "drama" as others have opinions on what they're trying to do. I'll be honest that I really wanted to know even more about the kids in the story. The story was very much focused on their podcast and quest to find answers about their mom. I just was so intrigued by them, and because there was a story there, I wanted a bit more depth. I felt like it started to go there at the end with some other realizations, but I needed more!
Overall, I found this one to be an interesting read. I was particularly intrigued by the exploration of the world of podcasting and the feedback/backlash/buzz that was created as they went. This is some of what drove the plot. I appreciated that this was a unique dimension of the story.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
A 2020 staff favorite recommended by Ellen. Check our catalog: http://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__Skids%20are%20gonna%20ask__Orightresult__U;jsessionid=9F14793AF387B55CE0A4EA248862795F?lang=eng&suite=def
southernbellebooks's review against another edition
3.0
I definitely enjoyed this book but it wasn't what I expected. I expected it to be less of a spectacle as far as recording the podcast went. I just think I expected more but was let down. The writing felt scattered.
thndrkat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Unlikely but entertaining.