It follows the family of the late rock star, Ree Hollander, his wife Sadie, and children Gretchen, Ondine (Deen) and Hamish (Hames), making their way through the life that their father left behind after a drug overdose. Sadie, a devoted mother, is also quite devoted to her vodka. Gretchen is fighting a battle with some inner demons and has been taken to an institution. Deen and Hames, who are both quite musically gifted are given reign of the house and are free to roam
There are several other characters who are introduced along the way. Brian Brain, a band mate of Ree’s, Cap’n Meat, a bum who lives on the streets of New York with his cat Titus, and the Colonel, a southern gentleman who welcomes the whole lot into his life are just a few of these memorable and lovable characters.
This book took a hold of me from the start and didn’t let go. I finished it wanting more – I definitely didn’t want it to end!!! I felt like I was a part of these kids’ lives, a part of the family, seeing their struggles and going through their trials with them. These people are all so good-hearted, but in a totally realistic way – like they could be your neighbors and friends. I love it when you feel a connection to the characters and the story, there really is nothing better.
I definitely recommend this thoughtful and captivating novel to everyone. In fact, I'm gonna do one better. How about a giveaway?!?!?! I'm gonna give away my gently used copy of this fabulous novel to one lucky reader. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, WITH your email address!!! Yup, that's it! So, leave me a comment, leave my your email address, and I'll pick a winner. Last day to enter is Wednesday, April 15, and I'll announce a winner on Thursday April 16. And, why don't we open up the contest to anyone, how does that sound? Good luck!!!! (p.s. If you don't leave your email address or a way for me to contact you, then your comment will be deleted and you won't be entered. Sorry!!)
Thank you so much to Danny at Harper Perennial for sending me this book to review for my blog!!
45 comments:
Sounds good - count me in. milou2ster(at)gmail.com
I have this one already so don't enter my name in the contest. I skimmed your review because I haven't started it yet, but I'm very happy to hear you liked it! Might have to move it up a couple places in the TBR!
No need to enter me either. Just posted this on Win A Book.
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Considering how highly you recommended it, please enter me! It really sounds great. I love when a book is so good I don't want it to end. Thanks for the giveaway.
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This sounds like a good read! Thanks.
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haha... I love the character's names in this book. I would love to read it. Your review was great!
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Interesting review that makes me want to read the book.
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This almost sounds like it could be based on a true story.
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I really want to read this book after reading your review,sounds like my kind of book.Thanks!
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Thank you for the recommendation. I heard about the giveaway on Teddy Rose's blog and had been eyeing this book at B&N, so here I am!
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I live on an island in Maine and I grew up in New York City. I have not been back in a year and I really really miss it. I saw this book in a bookstore today and read the jacket and had such a longing both to read the book and to be in the city. I would love to have yours. Thanks. jessburton@gmail.com
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