A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty is the kind of novel that sweeps you into its' pages and doesn't let you go. Told from three different viewpoints, it is the story of Ginny (aka Big), Liza, and Mosey. Three generations of Slocumb women discovering each other's secrets while trying to keep the most important secret from destroying them all.Whew! This book carried me away into the story that the author had to tell and into the lives of the Slocumb women. I was easily entranced as I began to uncover some of the hidden secrets with each of the main characters. The story was told from three different viewpoints which had me wary at first, because I think that it is something that is difficult to pull off. And pull off well at that....but that is just what this author did! Each voice for the women was different and distinct from one another. I didn't have any problem differentiating between the main characters when the viewpoints switched while I was reading. Actually it made the reading experience that much more unique as we were able to see how each character was affected by the different secrets revealed throughout the book. I loved how the different storylines connected and intertwined with one another. I thought at the beginning that I had the book figured out but by the end I had realized that I was completely wrong in my expectations. This is my third book by this author and she is now going on my must read list!
All in all, this was another amazing read by this author. I loved the characters that she created in this story and was sad to see the book end. This is a book that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. A very enjoyable read that had me thinking about it for days afterward. And if you haven't had the chance to read anything by this author I would also highly recommend Gods in Alabama. That was another amazing read as well!
Bottom Line: Another must read by this author!
Disclosure: I was lucky enough to get my copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley!
Oh i love books that span generations..your review makes it sounds delightful! Adding to my list
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fantastic Sam!
ReplyDeleteI read one book by this author and didn't love it, but I really should try again.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound like a book I could get lost in. I often enjoy stories told from different perspectives. Terrific review!
ReplyDeleteI loved this book too!
ReplyDeleteI have the audio edition of this on my computer- ready to be loaded onto my MP3 player soon - can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds good! I haven't read anything by Jackson before and this sounds like a great start.
ReplyDeleteI think I must add it to my list of must read books and Gods of Alabama too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis has been on my radar for a while.. I can't wait to get to it. A friend recommended Gods of Alabama to me a couple of years ago and I STILL haven't gotten to it. Now I need to read BOTH!
ReplyDeleteI really need to give this author a try. I bet I'd really like this one. Thanks for the great review!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading (or listening) to this. I've read a couple of her other novels - she's a wonderful writer.
ReplyDeleteDwayne Johnston (Seward Alaska Fishing)