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kvrnj's review
1.0
Could not get through this. I was really disappointed because the first few pages offered such a magical description of America's Southern landscape - and given its stereotypical image the rest of the world is offered, this was supposed to be an alternate view.
Instead, we got flat characters completely dislocated from reality. A resentful 50 year old elder sibling. A 45 year old woman who has successfully escaped her dysfunctional family and works a well-paying job in the city spends years holding a pity party. A death for no reason.
And my favourite letdown, a millennial woman who breaks out into Eminem rap songs at the slightest reference while at work.
There are so many things I'm sad about, because Perennials could have really shone, had it tried. A white woman teaching a yoga class and exploring Native American spiritual practices was so far off the mark. I wanted a story about family, about perseverance, about this rich Oxford, Mississippi literary history Cantrell keeps harping on about. What I got was a Karen's fairytale. I really sincerely hope the author tries to tackle some more realistic, localised issues so we can get a glimpse of this community and lifestyle better - especially because she isn't bad at creating vivid imagery.
In the mean time, I'll keep searching.
Instead, we got flat characters completely dislocated from reality. A resentful 50 year old elder sibling. A 45 year old woman who has successfully escaped her dysfunctional family and works a well-paying job in the city spends years holding a pity party. A death for no reason.
And my favourite letdown, a millennial woman who breaks out into Eminem rap songs at the slightest reference while at work.
There are so many things I'm sad about, because Perennials could have really shone, had it tried. A white woman teaching a yoga class and exploring Native American spiritual practices was so far off the mark. I wanted a story about family, about perseverance, about this rich Oxford, Mississippi literary history Cantrell keeps harping on about. What I got was a Karen's fairytale. I really sincerely hope the author tries to tackle some more realistic, localised issues so we can get a glimpse of this community and lifestyle better - especially because she isn't bad at creating vivid imagery.
In the mean time, I'll keep searching.
skriehm's review
2.0
Should’ve DNF’ed but didn’t…Just not for me. Too many large life conflicts to be realistic or enjoyable. Frustrating “plot”? Poorly written.
reneesmith's review
5.0
Beautiful writing, evocative imagery. This story of sisters is powerful to break & help heal any who have lived through similar sibling dynamics. An uplifting reading experience. Top pick!
breannaorsi's review
2.0
This was the book form of a Hallmark holiday movie, without the holiday and the "big city" was Phoenix not NYC.
mindfullibrarian's review
3.0
(Audiobook) This is a soft Southern story about family and roots and first loves. I liked the story but didn’t love the narration.....probably would have appreciated the book more one paper.
suvata's review against another edition
3.0
Before:
I’ve read too many sad books lately. I’m hoping this one is at least a little happier.
After:
Not even close. Not only was this book sad it was also “sappy” and predictable but in a good way. If you understand that then you’ll more than likely enjoy it too.
I’ve read too many sad books lately. I’m hoping this one is at least a little happier.
After:
Not even close. Not only was this book sad it was also “sappy” and predictable but in a good way. If you understand that then you’ll more than likely enjoy it too.
lisa11111's review
3.0
3.5. Really liked most of the book but a couple of things made it not quite a 4. I really wanted the main character to stand up for herself
kriste's review
4.0
In general, this was a beautifully told relational story. The strong good bad men though, sigh, reminded me of Disney, the parts I don't like.