Blog Tour: The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown
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Reviewed by Poppy J.
Given the title, it’s little surprise that The Weird Sisters is about the relationship between sisters: Rosalind (Rose), Bianca (Bean) and Cordelia (Cordy). The girls grow up with a father who speaks in Shakespearean quotes and always pushes them to excel. Unfortunately, they can never live up to his expectations and as a result, feel cheated out of life (each for different reasons).
The sisters are drawn together by their mother’s illness, who seems to be written as an afterthought in the story (we are not told her name). By remembering the words of their mother in their mind’s eye, the women make their decisions regarding how to finally take control of their lives.
Each woman has her share of stereotypical problems and it is easy to relate to each one as they sort out the finer details of their lives. At first, Rose seems to be the lone narrator of the story, but it later becomes apparent that all the sisters may be taking a turn at providing their individual point of view during the narration. The readers will enjoy watching each sister fail, pick herself up, lean on others and eventually rise up on her own – a much stronger woman as a result. Their intellect, faith, family ties and cleverness bring them out into the world ready for whatever happens next.
I felt that The Weird Sisters was realistic in the portrayal of the sisters as they relate to each other and their parents. Of course, the baby of the family made the poor life decisions and the eldest, as usual, was the most responsible of the pack. I would have preferred a less predictable story line with the script flipped, and with Rose and Cordy’s personalities reversed. However, in general, I was not disappointed with the outcome of the book and enjoyed pondering the life lessons in the end.
Rating: 4/5
To learn more about Eleanor Brown and The Weird Sisters, please visit her website and blog!
After a decade of working in several NYC law departments and teaching, Poppy decided she enjoyed writing full-time. She currently works as a freelance writing consultant, and lives with her husband and sons on the East Coast.
Review and giveaway copies were provided free of any obligation by Amy Einhorn Books. No monetary or any other form of compensation was received.
Category: Contemporary, Literature & Fiction
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Great review! FYI the “weird” in the title is a Shakespeare reference and explained pretty early on in the book. Thank you so much for being on this tour! We really appreciate it!
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I love the title – what group of siblings isn’t weird in their own way? That’s what makes us unique. A predictable story line can make for a good read, when you’re in the mood. But I usually like being a bit surprised by something in the book. I think we all hit a point in life when we ponder what it’s all about and if we’re happy in the direction it is going.
Oh, I agree that siblings are most times a bit weird. I have one sister and 4 brothers and I can tell you we are all weird in our own way. I just thought that being that the name of the book is Weird Sisters, that they would be weirder in some way other than the normal weirdness that we all have.
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I wanted to add that the title of the book seems a little confused for the subject matter of the book. When I first saw the book and read the title I was expecting the sisters to be weird…not just a normal family with normal everyday troubles that most everyone and every family has.
I read in another review that this book is perfect for the bibliophiles out there. That’s me
. I have heard nothing but good reviews about this book and will be reading it as soon as I can get my hands on a copy. Thanks for the review, Poppy!
I had seen this book around but hadn’t seen any reviews of it. I think after reading your great review I will have to read it. I like stories about sisters and families that aren’t quite perfect.
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This books sounds intriguing because we all either know of or have in our own families…people like this. Seeing how people turn things around in their lives and live…are always fun to read.
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I can’t wait to read this book. I love character development that involve slightly off families. I went to my local library and they did not have it. Hopwe they get it soon!