So much food for thought, this gave me a book hangover!
It's been a while since I've read a book by Emily Giffen, but I had the opportunity to read the first two chapters and was immediately dying to read more. Dealing with the timely topic of the impact of social media and how it can impact multiple lives, this book provided me with some serious food for thought. So much so that I would say that I suffered from a book hangover for several days after finishing it as I couldn't stop thinking about it. Despite my children being far younger than the characters in the book, I couldn't help but feel some kinship with Nina and Tom, as parents. In addition to the topic of the potential negative impact of social media, Giffen tackles the tough subjects of class, race and privilege.
The book is told from the multiple, first-person POVs of Nina, Tom and Layla (Tom's daughter). For readers who aren't used to reading alternating POVs, this can sometimes take some getting used to, but I think it better helps put the reader in the mind of the characters. Although this isn't an easy "beach read", I've already recommended All We Ever Wanted to several friends as a "must read" for the summer.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
The book is told from the multiple, first-person POVs of Nina, Tom and Layla (Tom's daughter). For readers who aren't used to reading alternating POVs, this can sometimes take some getting used to, but I think it better helps put the reader in the mind of the characters. Although this isn't an easy "beach read", I've already recommended All We Ever Wanted to several friends as a "must read" for the summer.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*