A review by recycledwords
Company by Shannon Sanders

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 This is one of those books that grabs you by the heartstrings and refuses to let go until you've turned the last page. The short snapshots of various family members’ lives intertwine to create a detailed picture of a family who have complex relationships but nonetheless care deeply for each other, albeit from afar for some. The jealousies between the four Collins sisters leave their children in the dark about some of their family members but the love for the nieces and nephews shows that there is a lot of love still left between the sisters, though they seem to show it by caring for the younger generation rather than supporting each other directly.
Each story focuses on a different family member, giving a view into the family intricacies from every angle. This also allows each character their time to shine and it was hard not to empathise with every single on of them on some level. There are moments of darkness and moments of joy, family gatherings can be tense or full of laughter. Company was an absolute joy to read and I have no doubt I will continue to reflect on these stories in the coming weeks.