Malibu Rising: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives will change forever.
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Readers say *Malibu Rising* by Taylor Jenkins Reid vividly captures 1980s Malibu’s glitz and grit through the Riva siblings' complex family story. Rev...
I think it's fair to say that TJR is an amazing writer. Normally, I am not interested in the tragic drama of rich people. I'm not even a fan of reality TV. But this family in particular had me invested. This book was like This is Us meets The Kardashian's or some other annoying celebrity reality show. While I felt for a number of the characters, there were just too many names to keep track of. And that pulled me out of the story a bit.
I think it's fair to say that TJR is an amazing writer. Normally, I am not interested in the tragic drama of rich people. I'm not even a fan of reality TV. But this family in particular had me invested. This book was like This is Us meets The Kardashian's or some other annoying celebrity reality show. While I felt for a number of the characters, there were just too many names to keep track of. And that pulled me out of the story a bit.
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Malibu Rising takes us on a 24 hour journey following the lives of the famous Riva siblings on the day of the annual end-of-summer party at Nina Riva’s house in Malibu, California in 1983 while simultaneously providing a backstory with shifts into narratives ranging from 1956 to 1981.
I enjoyed this unique dual timeline with multiple points of view and found the Riva Family to be dynamic and intriguing. They are well-to-do, glamorous, and successful but beneath the seemingly perfect waves the waters are tumultuous and churning; beating them down time and time again with heartaches and loss.
This is a story of both holding on and letting go. As Malibu burns the Rivas will rise from the ashes stronger and more connected than ever while finally discovering and embracing what it is they want and who they are as individuals.
Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Books and NetGalley for this early review copy.
Malibu Rising takes us on a 24 hour journey following the lives of the famous Riva siblings on the day of the annual end-of-summer party at Nina Riva’s house in Malibu, California in 1983 while simultaneously providing a backstory with shifts into narratives ranging from 1956 to 1981.
I enjoyed this unique dual timeline with multiple points of view and found the Riva Family to be dynamic and intriguing. They are well-to-do, glamorous, and successful but beneath the seemingly perfect waves the waters are tumultuous and churning; beating them down time and time again with heartaches and loss.
This is a story of both holding on and letting go. As Malibu burns the Rivas will rise from the ashes stronger and more connected than ever while finally discovering and embracing what it is they want and who they are as individuals.
Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Books and NetGalley for this early review copy.
Taylor Jenkins Reid does it again. She has some of the most well developed characters in fiction and I always know I'm in for a treat whenever I pick up one of her books. This one was no exception.
I really enjoyed the format of this book going from past to present. It had sad moments, happy moments, and all out crazy moments. I enjoyed getting POV's from multiple characters, in multiple timelines, and even though one would think it'd be hard to keep up it's done so well that you never get lost.
Reid always has such diverse characters and her storylines are clean and well developed. I thought it was really cool to see her do a bit of cross over from Evelyn Hugo. I picked up the audio on release date and I'm so glad I did because it was so good!
I definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a great fiction that touches on family dynamics in the world of Hollywood fame and fortune. It definitely gives you old time movie vibes.
I really enjoyed the format of this book going from past to present. It had sad moments, happy moments, and all out crazy moments. I enjoyed getting POV's from multiple characters, in multiple timelines, and even though one would think it'd be hard to keep up it's done so well that you never get lost.
Reid always has such diverse characters and her storylines are clean and well developed. I thought it was really cool to see her do a bit of cross over from Evelyn Hugo. I picked up the audio on release date and I'm so glad I did because it was so good!
I definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a great fiction that touches on family dynamics in the world of Hollywood fame and fortune. It definitely gives you old time movie vibes.
A big Thank You to @NetGalley and @RandomHouse for the free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
If you have read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, you'll remember that one of her husbands was rocker Mick Riva. Well, this book focuses on his 4 children, Nina, Jay, Hud and Kit, and takes place in Malibu, California in 1983. The story revolves around the social event of the year — the Rivas' End-of-Summer party, and how at the end of the story, the Riva House goes up in flames. More importantly, it focuses on the events that take place before and during the wild party. It also gives us a glimpse into the backstory of Mick & June's stormy relationship.
I liked the dual timelines and how they interlocked with each other.
Secrets and scandals and family drama galore!! They all make for a perfect beach book!!
If you have read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, you'll remember that one of her husbands was rocker Mick Riva. Well, this book focuses on his 4 children, Nina, Jay, Hud and Kit, and takes place in Malibu, California in 1983. The story revolves around the social event of the year — the Rivas' End-of-Summer party, and how at the end of the story, the Riva House goes up in flames. More importantly, it focuses on the events that take place before and during the wild party. It also gives us a glimpse into the backstory of Mick & June's stormy relationship.
I liked the dual timelines and how they interlocked with each other.
Secrets and scandals and family drama galore!! They all make for a perfect beach book!!