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Brownie Points
When Lisa Taylor and her family move from San Francisco to the suburban paradise of Los Corderos, they know their family won’t fit in perfectly. They’re the only interracial family in the neighborhood. Lisa is a snarky sculptor. And 13-year-old Logan is gay.
After Logan is repeatedly bullied at school, he finds his niche in an unusual place –his twin sister’s Girl Scout troop. When he tries to join, the organization refuses, so the boy sues for gender discrimination and sets off a firestorm of national media coverage. This only makes matters worse between the Logan and his father, a macho firefighter who is already struggling with his son’s sexual orientation.
Adding to the strife is Lisa’s increasing distaste for Junta Moms who wish each other “Namaste” while rigging school elections and stealing each other’s husbands.
Join the Taylors on their hilarious journey as they face the fight of their lives and,in the process, discover what it means to be a family.
After Logan is repeatedly bullied at school, he finds his niche in an unusual place –his twin sister’s Girl Scout troop. When he tries to join, the organization refuses, so the boy sues for gender discrimination and sets off a firestorm of national media coverage. This only makes matters worse between the Logan and his father, a macho firefighter who is already struggling with his son’s sexual orientation.
Adding to the strife is Lisa’s increasing distaste for Junta Moms who wish each other “Namaste” while rigging school elections and stealing each other’s husbands.
Join the Taylors on their hilarious journey as they face the fight of their lives and,in the process, discover what it means to be a family.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2012
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Jennifer Coburn
15 books789 followersJennifer Coburn is the author of CRADLES OF THE REICH, a historical novel about three very different German women who meet at a Nazi Lebensborn breeding home.
She is the author of a travel memoir, six contemporary novel, and contributor to five literary anthologies. Jennifer has written for U-T San Diego, Washington Post, Miami Herald, Mothering magazine, The Huffington Post, Salon.com, and numerous other newspapers and magazines. She lives in San Diego with her husband William and their daughter Katie.
She is the author of a travel memoir, six contemporary novel, and contributor to five literary anthologies. Jennifer has written for U-T San Diego, Washington Post, Miami Herald, Mothering magazine, The Huffington Post, Salon.com, and numerous other newspapers and magazines. She lives in San Diego with her husband William and their daughter Katie.
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December 22, 2012
I loved this book. From the beginning, when Lisa and family move to the suburban town of Utopia, the story had me hooked. Utopia is the perfect town for upper middle class neighbors, with themed - birthday parties and an agressive homeowners association citing violations. When their son Logan finds his niche in the local girl scout troop, and is denied membership, a lawsuit ensues and hilarity reigns. Some cliches and some sterotypical characters should be annoying but they are just plain funny.
February 8, 2015
I thought the premise of the book was interesting: A boy wants to join the Girl Scouts and sues because he is turned down. Meanwhile, his mother, a liberal "we're all alright" artist, struggles with the family's move to an upscale, suburban community where she has difficulty assimilating with the many cookie-cutter and seemingly uptight residents.
Unfortunately, I found the characters to be largely unbelievable--in particular, the daughter. She is a precocious caricature of a mixed-race youth embracing her African-American heritage, while her AA father is particularly insipid. Additionally, the flamboyant friend, Jorge, is a caricature of a gay male. While the author tried to balance the flamboyant gay with the big, burly football hero gay, she just managed to portray extremes that seemed totally contrived.
Spoiler Alert: Wouldn't it be nice if we all found that one of the most high-powered and interesting attorneys in the U.S. lived in our own community, and he and his wife, the artist we studied about in college, became our best friends? Nice, yes. Believable, no.
Unfortunately, I found the characters to be largely unbelievable--in particular, the daughter. She is a precocious caricature of a mixed-race youth embracing her African-American heritage, while her AA father is particularly insipid. Additionally, the flamboyant friend, Jorge, is a caricature of a gay male. While the author tried to balance the flamboyant gay with the big, burly football hero gay, she just managed to portray extremes that seemed totally contrived.
Spoiler Alert: Wouldn't it be nice if we all found that one of the most high-powered and interesting attorneys in the U.S. lived in our own community, and he and his wife, the artist we studied about in college, became our best friends? Nice, yes. Believable, no.
November 26, 2014
Brownie Points
By Jennifer Coburn
BROWNIE POINTS by USA TODAY best-selling author Jennifer Coburn, (2012) is the story of today's "typical" all-American family. The Taylor family is moving to suburbia from their home near San Francisco's Castro Street area and50% of them aren't too happy about it.
Husband & father Jason is a firefighter who presides wife Lisa to leave their home in San Francisco to move to Los Cordero's so he can advance his firefighting career. Lisa is a sculptor who has been waiting fir her big break for over ten years. Twins Logan and Maya are 13 years old. Jason is black and Lisa is Jewish, making their family a little different to start with, plus Lisa knows in her heart that Logan is gay. She is terrified that their family will not fit in in the gated "white bread" community of "Utopia".
At first, almost all of Lisa's fears are realized. Logan is ostracized at his first Utopia birthday and beaten up his first day of school. Lisa is aghast to learn that his new nickname is "Froot Loops" and that neither the school or the aggressor's parents are overly concerned, taking a "boys will be boys" attitude. Adding insult to injury is Jason's refusal to discuss the fact that his son is gay. He feels Logan is too young to know for sure.
As Lisa begins to meet the neighbors,(and judge them) she grudgingky admits to herself that she likes Michelle, the Girl Scout troop leader. She asks Michelle if Logan can stay at her house one afternoon during the weekly meeting while she makes a quick trip to the city. Absolutely Michelle says.
When Lisa arrives to pick the twins up after the meeting, Michelle tells her what an asset Logan has been. He helped everyone with their art projects, the girls loved him and his project is a piece of art. Lisa is thrilled that he's the happiest he's been since the move.
A few nights later, Jason and Lisa are stunned when Logan announces he wants to join the troop. Hoping that Michelle will play bad guy and tell him no(citing Scout by-laws) they say go for it. To Lisa's dismay, far from saying no, Michelle is thrilled to register him. She immediately sends in Logan's application to the Girl Scouts of America.
Unfortunately, GSA rejects Logan as the Girl Scouts are for girls and their by-laws are clear. Michelle appeals the decision and gets herself put on probation for her trouble.
While disappointed, Logan soldiers on until Maya discovers her African American heritage. Maya meets famed Civil Rights attorney and Los Corderos resident Oliver "Wax" Waxman. After hearing Logan's story, he is convinced he can sue the GSA. (Mainly because he's really hoping to sue the Boy Scouts for discrimination against homosexuals, but this will work too). Jason and Lisa are apprehensive about putting Logan out there, but are eventually worn down by Maya, Logan and Wax.
The media picks up the story as soon as a right wing pundit broadcasts it on the local FOX station. (Nevermind that he just wants to stick it to the "Femi-nazi's he hates so much.) Utopia is overrun by journalists, paparazzi and all manner of groups: gay rights, men's rights, the Girl Scouts. While the star in Logan loves that People Magazine is at his door, does he really want to sue the organization he loves? Thus is his dilemma.
I truly enjoyed BROWNIE POINTS. It's a mix of the Real Housewives of "Any Suburb", a study in race relations, unfulfilled career goals, LGTB issues and modern family life. Jennifer Coburn captures the characters realistically and without a whole lot of drama and angst.
I give Brownie Points FOUR STARS. I would like to also remind readers to check out Ms. Coburn's delightful WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS.
By Jennifer Coburn
BROWNIE POINTS by USA TODAY best-selling author Jennifer Coburn, (2012) is the story of today's "typical" all-American family. The Taylor family is moving to suburbia from their home near San Francisco's Castro Street area and50% of them aren't too happy about it.
Husband & father Jason is a firefighter who presides wife Lisa to leave their home in San Francisco to move to Los Cordero's so he can advance his firefighting career. Lisa is a sculptor who has been waiting fir her big break for over ten years. Twins Logan and Maya are 13 years old. Jason is black and Lisa is Jewish, making their family a little different to start with, plus Lisa knows in her heart that Logan is gay. She is terrified that their family will not fit in in the gated "white bread" community of "Utopia".
At first, almost all of Lisa's fears are realized. Logan is ostracized at his first Utopia birthday and beaten up his first day of school. Lisa is aghast to learn that his new nickname is "Froot Loops" and that neither the school or the aggressor's parents are overly concerned, taking a "boys will be boys" attitude. Adding insult to injury is Jason's refusal to discuss the fact that his son is gay. He feels Logan is too young to know for sure.
As Lisa begins to meet the neighbors,(and judge them) she grudgingky admits to herself that she likes Michelle, the Girl Scout troop leader. She asks Michelle if Logan can stay at her house one afternoon during the weekly meeting while she makes a quick trip to the city. Absolutely Michelle says.
When Lisa arrives to pick the twins up after the meeting, Michelle tells her what an asset Logan has been. He helped everyone with their art projects, the girls loved him and his project is a piece of art. Lisa is thrilled that he's the happiest he's been since the move.
A few nights later, Jason and Lisa are stunned when Logan announces he wants to join the troop. Hoping that Michelle will play bad guy and tell him no(citing Scout by-laws) they say go for it. To Lisa's dismay, far from saying no, Michelle is thrilled to register him. She immediately sends in Logan's application to the Girl Scouts of America.
Unfortunately, GSA rejects Logan as the Girl Scouts are for girls and their by-laws are clear. Michelle appeals the decision and gets herself put on probation for her trouble.
While disappointed, Logan soldiers on until Maya discovers her African American heritage. Maya meets famed Civil Rights attorney and Los Corderos resident Oliver "Wax" Waxman. After hearing Logan's story, he is convinced he can sue the GSA. (Mainly because he's really hoping to sue the Boy Scouts for discrimination against homosexuals, but this will work too). Jason and Lisa are apprehensive about putting Logan out there, but are eventually worn down by Maya, Logan and Wax.
The media picks up the story as soon as a right wing pundit broadcasts it on the local FOX station. (Nevermind that he just wants to stick it to the "Femi-nazi's he hates so much.) Utopia is overrun by journalists, paparazzi and all manner of groups: gay rights, men's rights, the Girl Scouts. While the star in Logan loves that People Magazine is at his door, does he really want to sue the organization he loves? Thus is his dilemma.
I truly enjoyed BROWNIE POINTS. It's a mix of the Real Housewives of "Any Suburb", a study in race relations, unfulfilled career goals, LGTB issues and modern family life. Jennifer Coburn captures the characters realistically and without a whole lot of drama and angst.
I give Brownie Points FOUR STARS. I would like to also remind readers to check out Ms. Coburn's delightful WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS.
January 14, 2013
I received a copy of Brownie Points by Jennifer Coburn in exchange for an honest review.
Brownie Points follows the Taylor family as they move to Los Corderos, a small suburban paradise. Lisa knows that the move from San Francisco will take a toll on her family but she doesn’t expect them to fit in right away considering they will be the only interracial family in the area and her 13 year old son Logan … is gay. But, what she doesn’t expect is that things might be more difficult than she expected. After Logan is incessantly bullied at school, he soon makes nice with his twin’s Girl Scout troop. But, when he tries to join, they refuse and he sues them for discrimination. What ensues is national news story that only makes things worse for him and the Taylor family. Adding that on top of all of the complications Lisa is facing, and she is close to losing it all. Will the Taylor family be able to survive living in Los Corderos? Or will they regret that they ever moved?
When I first received the review request for this book, I instantly said yes. I have been such a fun of Coburn since her earlier works and usually devour each and every one of her books. Typically, she brings the heart and the humor to each book, and this one is no exception. This book is unlike anything she has ever written and I actually enjoyed that about it. Definitely uncharted territory, I feel like Coburn handled this topic gracefully and with tons of poise. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and was sad to see it end. It is definitely tons of full of plot twists, so stay sharp!
Brownie Points follows the Taylor family as they move to Los Corderos, a small suburban paradise. Lisa knows that the move from San Francisco will take a toll on her family but she doesn’t expect them to fit in right away considering they will be the only interracial family in the area and her 13 year old son Logan … is gay. But, what she doesn’t expect is that things might be more difficult than she expected. After Logan is incessantly bullied at school, he soon makes nice with his twin’s Girl Scout troop. But, when he tries to join, they refuse and he sues them for discrimination. What ensues is national news story that only makes things worse for him and the Taylor family. Adding that on top of all of the complications Lisa is facing, and she is close to losing it all. Will the Taylor family be able to survive living in Los Corderos? Or will they regret that they ever moved?
When I first received the review request for this book, I instantly said yes. I have been such a fun of Coburn since her earlier works and usually devour each and every one of her books. Typically, she brings the heart and the humor to each book, and this one is no exception. This book is unlike anything she has ever written and I actually enjoyed that about it. Definitely uncharted territory, I feel like Coburn handled this topic gracefully and with tons of poise. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and was sad to see it end. It is definitely tons of full of plot twists, so stay sharp!
January 30, 2018
I read a snyopsis of this book on one of the e-book emails that I get and bought it quite a while ago. I have such a long list of books that I own that this one just sat on my virtual shelf until the other day. What a delightful surprise!
Lisa, an artist and her firefighter husband, Jason have lived in San Francisco with their twins Maya and Logan for years. When Jason gets a chance to fulfill his dream of becoming the capitan of a fire department in the suburbs, Lisa feels that it is time to support him and move so that he can have his chance at his dream job. They purchase a house in Los Corderos in the gated community called "Utopia". Lisa begins to meet some of the neighbors and admits to herself that she hates it there but she just knew that she would. This move was complicated by the fact that Lisa is a Jewish, white woman and Jason is a black man. Their children, of course are biracial and Logan is gay. The book explores how both adults and children sometimes have to learn to adapt to new situations and part of this is finding out who they really are.
The book is humorous and grabbed me right away. When searching for their home Lisa asks the realtor where the Jewish people or black people in the area live. The realtor's response is "wherever you guys buy a house". Humor continued thoughout the story and had me laughing several times. The storyline was a good one and if you have lived in a wealthy suburb in your life, you can relate to some of the events that she describes. Coburn has some twists and turns in the book and includes a timely look at social issues.
This is most likely a book you have not heard about but as more people read it, I think that you will find they are telling their friends to pick up a copy to enjoy. I suggest that you be a part of the movement!
Lisa, an artist and her firefighter husband, Jason have lived in San Francisco with their twins Maya and Logan for years. When Jason gets a chance to fulfill his dream of becoming the capitan of a fire department in the suburbs, Lisa feels that it is time to support him and move so that he can have his chance at his dream job. They purchase a house in Los Corderos in the gated community called "Utopia". Lisa begins to meet some of the neighbors and admits to herself that she hates it there but she just knew that she would. This move was complicated by the fact that Lisa is a Jewish, white woman and Jason is a black man. Their children, of course are biracial and Logan is gay. The book explores how both adults and children sometimes have to learn to adapt to new situations and part of this is finding out who they really are.
The book is humorous and grabbed me right away. When searching for their home Lisa asks the realtor where the Jewish people or black people in the area live. The realtor's response is "wherever you guys buy a house". Humor continued thoughout the story and had me laughing several times. The storyline was a good one and if you have lived in a wealthy suburb in your life, you can relate to some of the events that she describes. Coburn has some twists and turns in the book and includes a timely look at social issues.
This is most likely a book you have not heard about but as more people read it, I think that you will find they are telling their friends to pick up a copy to enjoy. I suggest that you be a part of the movement!
December 12, 2012
This is the second book by Jennifer Coburn that I've read but it probably won't be the last. She does a great job of satirizing life in the suburbs. An interracial couple with twins, one of whom is gay move from San Francisco to the small town of Los Corderos (Spanish for "the sheep") so that the husband can be the first African American fire chief there. They move to a development ironically called Utopia. Their son Logan has trouble adjusting to life in Utopia and only feels comfortable with his sister's Girl Scout troop. He decides that he wants to join the Girl Scouts. The troop leader has no problem with this but the national organization feels differently. When a civil rights attorney and a Rush Limbaugh like media personality get involved Logan's battle spins out of control. At the end of the book it is revealed that Utopia isn't the bland community that it pretends to be.
May 3, 2013
A chick-lit in which the author describes the struggle of a family to accept and to deal with the fact that their son is gay. Though the topic is a today's issue and makes you think, for me it was most of all a quick and fun summer read. The story is written with lots of humor and I really liked how Jennifer Coburn describes all the characters, specially the "real housewives of Utopia".
May 6, 2013
I loved this story! I was completely engrossed in the lives of Lisa, her family, her neighbors. I sorta wished I was living on that block, too! The only off putting thing about the story was her husband's (Lisa's) wishy-washy attitude about his son and his (gasp!) sexuality.
June 5, 2013
Good story about a mixed race (I hate that term as I feel like it's one race - human) family (he's black, she's white) with two kids (he's gay, she's straight) who move from San Francisco to the burbs. At times funny, at times poignant, at times very real - it was well worth the read.
June 5, 2015
This is the 2nd book I've read from Jennifer Coburn and I love her writing style and quirky sense of humor. I'll keep picking up her books when I need a laugh! But seriously she also is tackling some truly important societal issues as well! Definitely worth reading!
April 29, 2019
This was a fun story of an interracial family moving from liberal San Francisco to a much more conservative small town for the sake of the husband's career. In addition to the racial issues (which weren't as much of a big deal as I might have expected), one of the thirteen year-old twins is gay. At least that's what his mother (and pretty much everyone else) thinks, while the dad is still in denial. Logan has a hard time fitting in at school, and is getting bullied about being gay, but finds a niche with his twin sister's Girl Scout troop. He enjoys it so much that he wants to join. The local leader is fine with it, but the national organization is not, so the family reluctantly agrees with a civil rights attorney who wants to sue them. Oddly enough a conservative talk show host (reminds you of Rush Limbaugh) takes up the cause because he thinks it is an anti-feminist cause. Logan doesn't want to abuse the Girl Scouts, so he is about to withdraw the lawsuit when an unexpected compromise is reached. The ending is a little too perfect, but the family is so nice, you're glad it all works out for them. 3.5 stars
September 27, 2018
I had so much hope for this book. It had the potential to be really good. The author started out ok. I was enjoying it and really hoping for some depth to develop. It didn’t. Around the 70% mark it all went crazy. I kept thinking, “This is a cluster fuck”. Yet, on I read, Ever hopeful. There were too many characters that we were supposed to remember after a brief mention. The outcome was just like wah wah, (cue sound effects) disappointing. I gave it a 3 because the premise was really good. I liked the main characters. It was funny. I just would have liked to have seen the author try a little harder with her ending. I noticed that in another of her books I read. Does she have an editor that suddenly shouts” THATS IT, TIMES UP!” And makes her turn in the manuscript? She has talent for comedy and great ideas. I just want more. Please.
August 29, 2019
Great story about an imperfect Utopia
Lisa's husband scored a job as the first African American fire chief in Los Corderos, now this multi-racial family of four must move to the *perfect" Utopia.
She quickly learns that this new town isn't where she and her son fit in. From monthly game nights with the catty housewives, to color coordination of every house in the neighborhood, this arsty mom can't love this new life. When her daughter, Maya, joins the local Girl Scout troop, her twin brother Logan finds his happiness there too. Unfortunately what happens next takes the whole town by surprise!
This book opens up all kinds of doors for parents dealing with teenagers trying to figure out where they fit in in life. It shows the varying sides of acceptance and lack thereof. But it's told in a way that keeps you smiling and wanting to know what's on the next page!
Lisa's husband scored a job as the first African American fire chief in Los Corderos, now this multi-racial family of four must move to the *perfect" Utopia.
She quickly learns that this new town isn't where she and her son fit in. From monthly game nights with the catty housewives, to color coordination of every house in the neighborhood, this arsty mom can't love this new life. When her daughter, Maya, joins the local Girl Scout troop, her twin brother Logan finds his happiness there too. Unfortunately what happens next takes the whole town by surprise!
This book opens up all kinds of doors for parents dealing with teenagers trying to figure out where they fit in in life. It shows the varying sides of acceptance and lack thereof. But it's told in a way that keeps you smiling and wanting to know what's on the next page!
October 25, 2019
Half of this book was funny, reverent, and the characters were real and interesting. Then everything flipped. Situations became far too convenient to be realistic. The characters became too over-the-top to be convincing. It didn’t help that I also happened to be reading a memoir by a homosexual male celebrity, when I was reading this book. All the hurt and abuse this real person suffered as a teenager just made this fictional story that centered on a gay teenager seem like a farce.
So many unexpected storylines jumped out of nowhere, and had no resolution. The story devolved into silliness, then felt like it came to a screeching halt. Very strange. The more I think about this story the more I feel like reading it was a complete waste of time.
So many unexpected storylines jumped out of nowhere, and had no resolution. The story devolved into silliness, then felt like it came to a screeching halt. Very strange. The more I think about this story the more I feel like reading it was a complete waste of time.
December 17, 2019
If I had realized this book was by the same author as one of the worst books I’ve ever read (“Reinventing Mona”), I probably would not have read it. They were both free BookBub books. This one wasn’t nearly as bad. It was even entertaining in many points and had characters that were all fairly likable. But, and apparently this is just something that author does, it ended in the ridiculously over-the-top good-for-all-concerned way. Life just doesn’t work out that way. It just irks me to have it become increasingly unbelievable as the book goes on. So I didn’t hate it, but I sure didn’t love it and will make a better effort of avoiding that particular author.
August 10, 2017
It turned out better than I thought it would be. It was slow going at first. I found Lisa a bit whinny. I do get that she wanted to stay in a place a little less cookie cutter but once she moved she should have at least gave it a shot. The people in her community were a bunch of gossiping busybodies that I would've checked in our first conversation. I don't play that shit.
Things got interesting with the Girl Scout lawsuit. There were some good issues brought up but keeping the book on the light side is probably why they weren't really explored.
Overall, an expected fun read.
Things got interesting with the Girl Scout lawsuit. There were some good issues brought up but keeping the book on the light side is probably why they weren't really explored.
Overall, an expected fun read.
August 11, 2017
This was a book I got for free from Book bub. It was a quick read for me and once I got into it, I just wanted to finish it.
The family moves to a new town and each faces new struggles. The mom struggles to make friends and enjoy the new area, the daughter struggles with learning about the history of African Americans, the son struggles with his homosexuality and making friends with the other boys, and the dad struggles with his sons sexual preference. The story was written in a way that it was easy to read and left you wanting to see what would happen next.
The family moves to a new town and each faces new struggles. The mom struggles to make friends and enjoy the new area, the daughter struggles with learning about the history of African Americans, the son struggles with his homosexuality and making friends with the other boys, and the dad struggles with his sons sexual preference. The story was written in a way that it was easy to read and left you wanting to see what would happen next.
December 24, 2019
Great Read
A lovely easy read that has some serious questions? What way is best to support a child you believe is gay? Do you try and get everyone to accept that the child is gay or let that child tell you they are gay? Also mixed race family and the abuse that is sometimes used how to deal with that. Are we sometimes qui k to judge others by first impression, Lisa and Jason had a very different view on there new home. Their family struggles and pleasures play out throughout this book along with learning to live in a gated community with all different walks of life.
A lovely easy read that has some serious questions? What way is best to support a child you believe is gay? Do you try and get everyone to accept that the child is gay or let that child tell you they are gay? Also mixed race family and the abuse that is sometimes used how to deal with that. Are we sometimes qui k to judge others by first impression, Lisa and Jason had a very different view on there new home. Their family struggles and pleasures play out throughout this book along with learning to live in a gated community with all different walks of life.
May 27, 2017
Just read it
I love this book! Not entirely sure I was going to at first, I am so glad I didn't give up. Logan and Maya are great characters you can't help liking. The comic, snarky bits had me laughing so hard I was glad my husband wasn't in bed yet because I would have woken him up. This is one of those stories I wish I could go back and read again for the first time just because it was so much fun.
I love this book! Not entirely sure I was going to at first, I am so glad I didn't give up. Logan and Maya are great characters you can't help liking. The comic, snarky bits had me laughing so hard I was glad my husband wasn't in bed yet because I would have woken him up. This is one of those stories I wish I could go back and read again for the first time just because it was so much fun.
January 6, 2018
I needed a lighter read after Slade House and this was it indeed. Decent plot with semi-likable characters, but some of their interactions were questionable, to say the least, and I couldn’t really latch on to them enough to root for them in any way. It’s interesting to have finished reading this book on the day that the Boy Scouts agree to allow girls to join though. Who knew reading the book would be so timely?
August 21, 2018
This book really surprised me. The issues were extremely timely and the story flowed nicely. It was very quick for most of the book, but maybe 85% through it all ground to a halt, and I think it should have been the climax. Frustrating. Otherwise I really enjoyed this book. Characters were very realistic, the setting was accurate, and I could easily picture everything happening in real life. Quick read for the most part, so I recommend reading it!
January 3, 2018
Quite lovely
I have had this book lined up in my queue for months and am just now getting to it. What a shame! It was such a lovely surprise! It’s a story about finding your place in the world, whether you are a full grown adult or a 13 year old boy. It can be a struggle for even those people who think they are the most “well adjusted.”
I have had this book lined up in my queue for months and am just now getting to it. What a shame! It was such a lovely surprise! It’s a story about finding your place in the world, whether you are a full grown adult or a 13 year old boy. It can be a struggle for even those people who think they are the most “well adjusted.”
July 4, 2019
Very light read. Contemporary themes include a biracial couple, and their gay son (who wants to join the Girl Scouts). Doesn't really delve deeply into those themes, don't know whether the author just threw them in to attract readers. The cookie-cutter suburban neighborhood was way too stereotypical.
August 10, 2017
Amazing, Charming Read
I loved this book! I'm pretty sure the author was describing my suburban neighborhood, I was laughing and crying. Quirky, unusual, and pertinent in today's world.
I loved this book! I'm pretty sure the author was describing my suburban neighborhood, I was laughing and crying. Quirky, unusual, and pertinent in today's world.
April 21, 2018
Loved it!
I just wish everyone could read it. Whether you agree with a certain character or not, their reactions showed how everyone has a different “backstory” which influences how they will respond to new ideas and situations.
I just wish everyone could read it. Whether you agree with a certain character or not, their reactions showed how everyone has a different “backstory” which influences how they will respond to new ideas and situations.
November 9, 2018
Not super well written and the characters didn’t make me wonder more about them or relate to them and the story didn’t make me not want to put the book down, but I did read it rather quickly and enjoyed it.
January 10, 2019
A quick and fun read.
Nothing too serious in this book. Just a funny look at life away from the big city. A “typical” family moving out of the big city and discovering a little bit more about themselves.
Nothing too serious in this book. Just a funny look at life away from the big city. A “typical” family moving out of the big city and discovering a little bit more about themselves.
June 14, 2021
Enjoyable read
Enjoyed the book but would have preferred a bit more depth to the characters. We didn’t get to experience any of the emotions that the characters were going through especially Logan and to a lesser extent Val. But overall an easy read.
Enjoyed the book but would have preferred a bit more depth to the characters. We didn’t get to experience any of the emotions that the characters were going through especially Logan and to a lesser extent Val. But overall an easy read.
May 22, 2017
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August 1, 2017
Just kept getting better!
It started out slow but got better and better. So many times I would find myself laughing out loud. Loved the ending!
It started out slow but got better and better. So many times I would find myself laughing out loud. Loved the ending!
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