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A review by domiri
The Verts: A Story of Introverts and Extroverts by Ann Patchett
lighthearted
fast-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? No
4.0
Ann Patchett and Robin Preiss Glasser what a lineup. Love the art so so much.
As an introvert I am squinting my eyes at Estie commandeering Ivan’s birthday and throwing a party. Because just because I don’t want a party doesn’t mean I wouldn’t have wanted to do SOMETHING with my family or one friend on my birthday.
This book also discludes the existence of social introverts which is typical and sad ( the twist could have been that after the party was over Estie needed alone time to recharge her social battery).
Ivan is the only one clearly coded as an introvert (you could also make a case for Mrs. Vert) which makes Ivan seem like the odd one out. And I’ve never been in a gathering where only one introvert is present (including parties).
With all that ranting you might think I didn’t enjoy this but I actually did. I like that the parents are accepting and loving of their children as they are (Mr. Vert could do a little more because Mrs. Vert is the one always checking in on Ivan). I love the quiet diversity of the friends and neighbors. And again, I really, really love the art.
As an introvert I am squinting my eyes at Estie commandeering Ivan’s birthday and throwing a party. Because just because I don’t want a party doesn’t mean I wouldn’t have wanted to do SOMETHING with my family or one friend on my birthday.
This book also discludes the existence of social introverts which is typical and sad ( the twist could have been that after the party was over Estie needed alone time to recharge her social battery).
Ivan is the only one clearly coded as an introvert (you could also make a case for Mrs. Vert) which makes Ivan seem like the odd one out. And I’ve never been in a gathering where only one introvert is present (including parties).
With all that ranting you might think I didn’t enjoy this but I actually did. I like that the parents are accepting and loving of their children as they are (Mr. Vert could do a little more because Mrs. Vert is the one always checking in on Ivan). I love the quiet diversity of the friends and neighbors. And again, I really, really love the art.