Everybody's Son: A Novel | 
I did a large Venetian puzzle while I finished my first Thrity Umrigar. I‘ve gotta say, I thought she‘d deliver something much better than this book, which was entirely EXPECTED at every turn. Only one minor surprise in the whole thing, without the emotional resonance that might‘ve made up for its predictability. Even though people seem to agree this is her worst book, I won‘t rush to read her again. #audiopuzzling
panNormally I really enjoy Thrity Umrigar‘s books. She usually creates strong, multidimensional characters, but I did not find that to be the case in this book. The story fell flat for me and I didn‘t connect with her characters in a way that I normally do. This one was a bit of a disappointment.
Decisions, decisions...which one should I start with? My next 4 books to read.
panCompletely overrated.
To be more charitable, the novel had a very interesting theme but failed to explore the theme or the characters deeply. It ended too quickly, as well. I wanted to love this novel but couldn‘t.
pickUmrigar explores class, race, power, privilege, and morals in this emotional heart-wrenching story that will stay with the reader long after it is finished.
so-soThis was just okay. The train wreck was foretold from the beginning of the story, so I was tempted to bail but only hung in to see exactly how the wreck manifested. It wasn‘t as dramatic as one might guess. Heavy-handed writing with the themes, which are interesting enough in themselves so no need to dwell.
I‘m not sure about this - almost 4 hours in and the oncoming train wreck is so obvious it seems like little is left to anticipate. 😳 The narrator isn‘t helping the experience either.
pickAnton, a 9 year old African American boy, is left in an apartment during a heatwave with no electricity, by his drug addicted mother. He breaks a window to escape and is eventually taken into foster care by a wealthy, white couple who recently lost their son. Themes of white privilege, racism, deceit and abuse of power. Moving story of love and loss and ultimately, understanding.
Ready to start a new IRL Book Club choice!
so-soI bailed but I‘m not going to say it was s bad book. I have transracially adopted children. I know birthmoms and adoptive parents. I did even feel comfortable reading abt this man stealing this kid. His doing it legally was somehow more heinous.
pickI'm going with a Pick on this read, but for a little while towards the end it started to feel a bit like a TV drama and I thought I might be very disappointed. Instead, what I feel is that for this little kid, everything is going to be ok. Who will write the stories of the not so "fortunate"?
#ReadingOnRoam
I just know that this book is going to give me lots to think about.
Found this book while I was reorganizing my shelves today. Giving it a go.
"I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then." --Lewis Carol #aliceinwonderland ☕️?
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Day 6 #madhatterday #savannasbookishspooks #readgushoct17 #pageturnersoct
I read 7 books in June, my favourites and #bestofjune being Into the Water and Since We Fell. I'm starting Everybody's Son tonight, so it'll be a June/July book.
pickWow!! This book! I hope I do this book justice!! Is blood thicker than water? This book asks and answers that question. Anton is torn between doing right by his adoptive family and he is grateful for all they have done for him, but, the question is has he been what he wanted to be or what he feels his adoptive family wants him to be!! Great read!! Very relevant to the times!! Read this book! 5⭐️
I am going to finish this book today! Kittens be my witness!! Such a good book!! I'm loving this book and in it, but my mind also keeps wandering to what I want to read next!!
So true! You want to finish a good book but at the same time, you never want it to end!!!
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Wow watching sessions right now, he must leave a trail of slime behind him wherever he goes! He's just so awful!!!
This book is so good! I'm going to work early now just so I can keep reading it
pickSuch a great read and really makes you think about balance of power and injustice. Not only in the world but in our own backyards. It'll make you go "omg this ACTUALLY happens !,, "
Such a great read. Loved the pace and how it spans nearly 3 decades in about 300 pages
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What an awesome book. I wanted to put it down a couple of time because it was challenging to read - in a good way. Privilege, racism, and politics all play a role in this story. The characters are so believable and so was the situation they found themselves in. If you haven't read any of Thrity Umrigar's books, you need to. She's an amazing storyteller!
