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A review by booklistqueen
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
The Stockton family of Brooklyn Heights has lived off their connections and old money for generations, firmly placing them amongst New York's one-percenters. Darley, the eldest daughter, traded her job for motherhood but has lost herself in the process. Meanwhile, Georgiana, the youngest, finds herself facing forbidden love, forcing her to choose what she really wants. And Sasha, the daughter-in-law, feels like an outsider after marrying into wealth that she could never have comprehended. Pineapple Street follows all three women, giving a witty look at modern life.
I'd heard mixed reviews about GMA's March Book Club pick, but I loved this family drama about how wealth and class affect people. Each woman's story added a new perspective, showcasing how conflicts arise when communication is lacking. A character study of the top 1%, Pineapple Street highlights the differences in how money is perceived by different classes.