Family Family

Laurie Frankel
62 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2024

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Book Brief

Laurie Frankel

Family Family

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

•

Modern Classic Fiction
Theme
Love

•

Daughters & Sons

•

Family
Topic
Parenting
First Publication Year

2024

Publisher

Henry Holt and Co.

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Family Family by Laurie Frankel traces the life of India Allwood from her teenage years to adulthood as she pursues her dream of becoming a Broadway star. The novel explores the complexities of blending biological and adoptive families, along with the challenges of modern parenthood. Sensitive topics include stereotypes and biases against adopted individuals, childhood trauma, and bullying.

Emotional

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Hopeful

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

27,585 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Laurie Frankel's Family Family receives praise for its compelling narrative and rich character development, with many highlighting its emotional depth and exploration of family dynamics. However, some critics note a few pacing issues and predictability in plot twists. Overall, it is regarded as a heartfelt and thoughtful read that resonates with many.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Family Family?

Readers who cherish heartwarming, inclusive tales centered on unconventional family dynamics will enjoy Laurie Frankel's Family Family. Ideal for fans of books like Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere or Ann Patchett's Commonwealth, it appeals to those who appreciate a nuanced exploration of relationships and identity.

4.0

27,585 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Character List

The protagonist of the novel, India is a dynamic character who transitions from a brave and goal-oriented teenager with dreams of becoming a Broadway star to a woman navigating complex choices about love, family, and her identity.

India’s intelligent and precocious daughter, who struggles with anxiety and fear from past experiences, while desiring safety and exploring her identity within a unique family dynamic.

The daughter India and Robbie placed for adoption, Bex seeks to understand her identity and the choices made by her biological parents, ultimately integrating into India’s current family.

India's first love and the father of Bex, who initially grapples with the impact of their youthful decisions and later reconnects with India’s evolving family to support their shared past.

An actor and India’s college love interest, he shares a deep chemistry with her and later navigates the complexities of their connection and responsibilities toward their biological child, Lewis.

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

•

Modern Classic Fiction
Theme
Love

•

Daughters & Sons

•

Family
Topic
Parenting
First Publication Year

2024

Publisher

Henry Holt and Co.

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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