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jo_22's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Awesome book- I loved the Minnesota setting and that it was centered around the supper club. Did a great job shifting character perspectives and time periods and it was really wholesome. Themes/focus areas of family & generations, small town culture, hardship & hope. I do wish there was a bit more parts tying some plot points together (ex. Have Ned reflect on Mariel’s death or convo of Ned talking to Julia about Gus. More of Florence and Mariel after they reconcile, etc ) however @ the same time I do think there was strength and effectiveness in not focusing so much on the dynamics between characters after plot points occur and more focused on how each character deals with / lives their life with the weight/gifts/hopes of past generations. Plus it aligns well with the Midwestern/Minnesotan way of “things we don’t talk about”.
I loved the last page— and overall the book made me reflect on and appreciate my family & generations before me.
Really well-written.
I loved the last page— and overall the book made me reflect on and appreciate my family & generations before me.
Really well-written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Infertility, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Alcohol, and Classism