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A review by amdawson
The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County: A Novel by Claire Swinarski
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment and Death of parent
Minor: Cursing and Vomit
Iris crosses paths with a famous tv chef and his children while they’re in town for his wife’s funeral in her small hometown. Iris’ grandmother, part of the steadfast group of women who make food for every funeral in town, finds herself $30k in debt and the idea for a community cookbook takes the whole family and community to band together to save Esther’s home.
Themes of ptsd, and the burdens family must bear for those they love are featured.