A review by sfbookgirl
We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange

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

2.5

I went into We Are the Brennan’s book a bit hesitant about the story, so it’s no mystery that I finished the book on less than positive terms. This very white, family drama revolves around 29-year-old Sunday Brennan and her family’s troubles. After getting into a car accident in LA, Sunday moves back to her family’s home in New York to gain some clarity about the life she left behind five years earlier. 
 
Overall, I am not the biggest fan of family dramas, but I know those that are may really enjoy this one. Each of the family members have a secret, but there isn’t much of an event when the secrets are revealed. We Are the Brennan’s is filled with unlikeable characters, which normally is fine in my book, but I truly did not love any of the characters. Regardless, Lange executes the choice to use multiple POV’s well and I enjoyed the story for its consistent pacing.
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