Review: The Children
When Joan’s second husband Whit passes away, he makes provisions for her to stay in his old family home until she dies. At that time, it will go to his sons from his first marriage. Joan and her daughter Charlotte live in the home and stay in close contact with Whit’s sons, Perry and Spin. Joan’s daughter Sally comes home around the same time Spin shows up with Laurel, the woman he plans to marry and things begin to unravel.
I don’t want to say too much about The Children by Ann Leary because it’s best to discover the Whitman family dynamics yourself. Whit was a kind, gentle man who treasured his family. They loved him in return and, on the surface, they all get along great. Laurel’s interference reveals some cracks in the facade, though, and readers discover just what makes this family tick.
I loved the family dynamics in The Children! It’s told from Charlotte’s point of view and she gives plenty of back story to give readers a full overview of the family, and what a family it is! There’s drama, tension, and even a little mystery. There was one little thread left dangling that I would have liked to have been resolved but that didn’t keep me from loving this book! Pick it up if you enjoy smart, fast-paced, and engaging family dramas!
The family dynamics sound complicated (like all families). Sounds good.
Sounds pretty interesting!
This does sound pretty interesting!
One thread left dangling? I feel like that would drive me crazy! Glad you enjoyed this one.
I read some Leary years ago (maybe The Good House) and, the more I’ve seen about this one, the more intriguing it is to me! I love some good family dynamics stories!
I’ve got several new novels from the library right now (too many holds arrived at the same time!) and it’s looking like this will be the one I actually read. Definitely sounds like my kind of book!
I love family dramas, so this sounds perfect for me. I have it on my kindle already, so I’m looking forward to finally reading it. Great post!
LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book! Thank you so much for sharing!
The only way to read so many of these good books is to do it 24/7. It’s crazy how much good stuff is out there.
I love a book like this and think I’ll use an audible credit.
I also thoroughly enjoyed this book…and wanted to strangle one or two of the characters! lol.
A good sign that the characters are fleshed out and real, right? Thanks for sharing.
Kathy, this sounds like my kind of book as well. Excellent review!
This sounds so good! I love a good family drama.
It sounds really good!
Her previous novel was so entertaining on audio, I think I’ll go that route with this one. Glad to know it’s a winner!
I am looking forward to this one.
This book is new to me. Sounds good.
Oh this sounds good to me too — I like a good family-based story.
Sounds great! I will have to look for it at the library!
I am reading this now. Very good book.