We Are the Brennans: A Novel
**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**
In the vein of Mary Beth Keane's Ask Again, Yes and Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's The Nest, Tracey Lange's We Are the Brennans explores the staying power of shame--and the redemptive power of love--in an Irish Catholic family torn apart by secrets.
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I originally rated this a 4/5, but after thinking about it decided to level it up. The writing style in this book (and the overly dramatized Irish accents in the audiobook) left some to be desired, but what stood out about this book was the warm glow I felt after finishing it. Some of the scenarios had the potential to fall hard into annoying tropes, but even the cheesy bits had a very genuine feeling to them. I liked the characters and the exploration of family dynamics. Big family stories always hit me hard
I didn't wear green today.
I didn't eat corned beef and cabbage or drink green beer.
I didn't try to fool my children into thinking a mischevious leprachan was lurking about.
But I did finish this book about an Irish Catholic family. WINNING!
I really liked this. Sometimes I just want to sit down to a book with good writing, a great family dynamic (supportive siblings gets bonus points!) and a few secrets that are believable and not too out there. I was invested in every character and would read a sequel (and beyond) in a heartbeat. As flawed as they were, the Brennans stole my heart.
4 Stars
I didn't eat corned beef and cabbage or drink green beer.
I didn't try to fool my children into thinking a mischevious leprachan was lurking about.
But I did finish this book about an Irish Catholic family. WINNING!
I really liked this. Sometimes I just want to sit down to a book with good writing, a great family dynamic (supportive siblings gets bonus points!) and a few secrets that are believable and not too out there. I was invested in every character and would read a sequel (and beyond) in a heartbeat. As flawed as they were, the Brennans stole my heart.
4 Stars
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