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gailcooksandreads's review
4.0
Really enjoyed this Currently Reading Podcast Indie Press List pick from Tattered Covered Bookstore in Denver, CO. Well-composed, light and fun historical fiction taking place during the late 1930's that doesn't center around WWII. The audiobook was so well done, and the ending gave me chills. I'm surprised I liked this so much as it is fairly character driven, but as it is so well paced and cleverly structured, it really worked for me. Hope to read more by this author. A rare book set in Nevada if you're doing a 50 States challenge.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Animal death, Infidelity, and Death of parent
jazhandz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent
apersonfromflorida's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Animal death
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Sexism, War, Toxic friendship, and Suicide
lklitup's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A part of me is reminded of The Great Gatsby with this novel: a cast of selfish rich characters entertaining themselves for a summer without care to those left in their wake. I had higher hopes for what the synopsis had to offer, but the ridiculous antics and banter of Nina and Emily still held my attention. The author’s choice of narration was stilted outside of the ranch stories (I think this description/wording will make sense after reading). When Portia came on scene I had a difficult time reading further because of what a spoiled brat she was. Giving this book a majority of stars is really attributable to the unique time/place storyline; Zep’s one-liners; Ward’s cleft chin and kittens; and the absurdity of it all.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent and Suicide
mommingandreading's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Infertility and Animal death
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