A review by laurenleigh
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson

emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was a great book club pick that led to good discussion. The central themes here revolve around class, generational wealth, and family dynamics. The characters weren’t always likable and often made regrettable decisions, but I was engaged in their story lines and wanted to find out what happened next. A lot of us agreed in book club that we’d read a sequel, to see where this family ended up after this novel. We actually thought it could have been longer, but it’s great pacing for a quick summer read. I applaud Jackson on her debut and am interested to see what’s next!