Listened to this one as an audiobook and was not disappointed. I loved Lange's debut We Are the Brennans, and this one was well written and interesting too. This author's strength is definitely writing about family issues and family loyalty.
Tara Connelly is just being released after spending eighteen months in prison for drug trafficking. The police didn't really want to arrest her, they were more interested in the person she was working for, but Tara wouldn't talk. Now she's out and moving back home with her sister Geraldine, her brother Eddie, who suffered from a brain injury a number of years ago, and his son Connor. Tara has to get used to being on the outside again and needs to find something to do with her life. But the secrets that all of the family members hold are threatening to all come into the light, no matter how much they want to keep them hidden.
I could really identify with Tara, and honestly, all of the characters in this book are very relatable. They are flawed, yet love each other intensely and are very protective of one another even at their own peril sometimes. Geraldine made me very angry, although I did gain some understanding as to her issues and what was driving her to do the things she did.
One of Lange's strengths is that she can tell a full story without wasting words, without endless description and repetition. It's a straightforward tale that never gets bogged down. Barrie Kreinik's narration helped as well, because she is a calm narrator who doesn't get overly dramatic with her voicing and that is exactly the type of story this is.
If you're looking for an interesting and engaging family drama, then be sure to check this one out.
Tara Connelly is just being released after spending eighteen months in prison for drug trafficking. The police didn't really want to arrest her, they were more interested in the person she was working for, but Tara wouldn't talk. Now she's out and moving back home with her sister Geraldine, her brother Eddie, who suffered from a brain injury a number of years ago, and his son Connor. Tara has to get used to being on the outside again and needs to find something to do with her life. But the secrets that all of the family members hold are threatening to all come into the light, no matter how much they want to keep them hidden.
I could really identify with Tara, and honestly, all of the characters in this book are very relatable. They are flawed, yet love each other intensely and are very protective of one another even at their own peril sometimes. Geraldine made me very angry, although I did gain some understanding as to her issues and what was driving her to do the things she did.
One of Lange's strengths is that she can tell a full story without wasting words, without endless description and repetition. It's a straightforward tale that never gets bogged down. Barrie Kreinik's narration helped as well, because she is a calm narrator who doesn't get overly dramatic with her voicing and that is exactly the type of story this is.
If you're looking for an interesting and engaging family drama, then be sure to check this one out.