annebennett1957's review against another edition
5.0
Coming from a family of story-tellers I know this book is correct in that we all have stories about what is like to grow up and even if we talk about the same event, the story will change with the teller. Sometimes our stories will even be picked up by the next generation and told as family lore.
In Commonwealth we are given a glimpse of two families who intermix because of divorce and remarriage and the stories which have broken them apart and brought them back together. This is not a plot-driven book and the stories do not come at us in a linear method whatsoever yet that too seemed correct. When I think back on my own life my memories do not come at me in a chronological order.
I like Patchett's writing a lot. I think you will, too.
Read my full review at: https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2017/02/commonwealth-by-ann-pratchett.html
In Commonwealth we are given a glimpse of two families who intermix because of divorce and remarriage and the stories which have broken them apart and brought them back together. This is not a plot-driven book and the stories do not come at us in a linear method whatsoever yet that too seemed correct. When I think back on my own life my memories do not come at me in a chronological order.
I like Patchett's writing a lot. I think you will, too.
Read my full review at: https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2017/02/commonwealth-by-ann-pratchett.html
aleonak's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
cteal's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
lianamathias's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t always love a nonlinear narrative, but it works in this book. I can’t decide exactly whose story is being told, or if it’s everyone’s story, and I think that’s the beauty of it. However, I need more than just the surface on Beverly, unless she’s so superficial that that was intentional. I love how the kids became a tribe and the link that made them all a family. 4.5 stars.
lex_fnds's review against another edition
1.0
wtf was this? like the plot was so weird?? it felt like a draft
writethatshit's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nealio9's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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
4.0
600bars's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes things happen at an eerily perfect time, remember to amend this later and explain Laura !!! Please don’t forget! But remember that ur cryin !
-nat and soph
-coincidence
-age 15
-carry tragedy thru life
-you have time
-you won’t forget him
-ends on Xmas what are the fuckin odds
-exactly what I needed
-would’ve given like 3 stars otherwise but too many things I got from this bc of chance that I must be grateful and thankful to the cosmos and to Ann patchett tbh
-nat and soph
-coincidence
-age 15
-carry tragedy thru life
-you have time
-you won’t forget him
-ends on Xmas what are the fuckin odds
-exactly what I needed
-would’ve given like 3 stars otherwise but too many things I got from this bc of chance that I must be grateful and thankful to the cosmos and to Ann patchett tbh