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The Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson - Paperback
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Paperback
- Signed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Personalized
- No
- Original Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- Inscribed
- No
- Vintage
- No
- ISBN
- 9780062105721
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062105728
ISBN-13
9780062105721
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239592541
Product Key Features
Book Title
Almost Sisters : a Novel
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Contemporary Women, Family Life, General, Literary
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
Witty, cleverly constructed and including a truly surprising twist, Someone Else's Love Story turns out to be a nuanced exploration of faith, family and the things we do for love., Jackson offers more here than a great plot with relatable, memorable characters and crazy storylines. This cleverly crafted, original tale centers on racism and the dichotomy of the South, as well as complicated familial relationships and elderly care. In other words, she writes fictional tales about real life., The unconventional characters in Jackson's books often provide thought-provoking studies of love and loyalty; this must-read also contemplates the transformative power of storytelling., Beautifully written, fascinating and deep, The Opposite of Everyone is another must-read novel by Jackson... Jackson has done a phenomenal job of weaving the past with the present and unfolding the story layer after layer. This is a masterfully written tale that readers cannot put down., Leia, a self-proclaimed superhero-comics dork, narrates this light-dark Southern story of family, race, and belonging with affection, humor, and well-timed profanity, bound to please fans of the best-selling author's six previous novels.... Both literary and women's fiction readers will appreciate Leia's smart/sassy narrative., A vibrant, sharp and humorous read, brimming with relatable subplots, high-energy scenes and overt superhero references... The author deftly succeeds in writing a book within a book, each one beautifully complementing the other., Jackson delivers another quirky, Southern-based, character-driven novel that combines exquisite writing, vivid personalities, and imaginative storylines while subtly contemplating race, romance, family, and self. A searing yet ultimately uplifting look at broken people who heal themselves and each other through forgiveness, love, and the power of stories., "Leia, a self-proclaimed superhero-comics dork, narrates this light-dark Southern story of family, race, and belonging with affection, humor, and well-timed profanity, bound to please fans of the best-selling author's six previous novels.... Both literary and women's fiction readers will appreciate Leia's smart/sassy narrative." -- Library Journal (starred review) "The Almost Sisters is a book only Joshilyn Jackson could have written... I was swept up by her inimitable voice from the very first page: she deftly combines such unexpected subjects as superheroes, single motherhood, race, and the impact of long-buried secrets." -- Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Liar, Temptress, Solider, Spy "In a story of incredible love and bravery, [Jackson] lasers through the weathered grace and mossy tradition of the contemporary south to explode its comic book dualism with blistering genius...Imagine Flannery O'Connor in a Wonder Woman suit, and you'll get close to the big heart of this brilliant book." -- Lydia Netzer, author of Shine Shine Shine and How to Tell Toledo from the Night Sky "Beautifully written, fascinating and deep, The Opposite of Everyone is another must-read novel by Jackson... Jackson has done a phenomenal job of weaving the past with the present and unfolding the story layer after layer. This is a masterfully written tale that readers cannot put down." -- RT Book Reviews (top pick), THE OPPOSITE OF EVERYONE "Jackson delivers another quirky, Southern-based, character-driven novel that combines exquisite writing, vivid personalities, and imaginative storylines while subtly contemplating race, romance, family, and self. A searing yet ultimately uplifting look at broken people who heal themselves and each other through forgiveness, love, and the power of stories." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review), THE OPPOSITE OF EVERYONE "The unconventional characters in Jackson's books often provide thought-provoking studies of love and loyalty; this must-read also contemplates the transformative power of storytelling." -- New York Times Book Review, THE OPPOSITE OF EVERYONE "Witty, cleverly constructed and including a truly surprising twist, Someone Else's Love Story turns out to be a nuanced exploration of faith, family and the things we do for love." -- People (3 ½ stars), SOMEONE ELSE'S LOVE STORY "Jackson has written another spirited page-turner... A satisfying, entertaining read from an admired writer who deserves to be a household name. " -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Almost Sisters "Only Joshilyn Jackson can present such serious issues with so much humor and humanity, making us consider just how far we might go to protect the ones we love." -- Brunonia Barry, NY Times bestselling author of The Lace Reader & The Fifth Petal "A vibrant, sharp and humorous read, brimming with relatable subplots, high-energy scenes and overt superhero references... The author deftly succeeds in writing a book within a book, each one beautifully complementing the other." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Jackson offers more here than a great plot with relatable, memorable characters and crazy storylines. This cleverly crafted, original tale centers on racism and the dichotomy of the South, as well as complicated familial relationships and elderly care. In other words, she writes fictional tales about real life." -- Fredericksburg.com, Jackson has written another spirited page-turner... A satisfying, entertaining read from an admired writer who deserves to be a household name. , The Almost Sisters is a book only Joshilyn Jackson could have written... I was swept up by her inimitable voice from the very first page: she deftly combines such unexpected subjects as superheroes, single motherhood, race, and the impact of long-buried secrets., Only Joshilyn Jackson can present such serious issues with so much humor and humanity, making us consider just how far we might go to protect the ones we love., In a story of incredible love and bravery, [Jackson] lasers through the weathered grace and mossy tradition of the contemporary south to explode its comic book dualism with blistering genius...Imagine Flannery O'Connor in a Wonder Woman suit, and you'll get close to the big heart of this brilliant book.
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Synopsis
Superheroes have always been Leia Birch Briggs's weakness. One tequila-soaked night at a comic-book convention, Leia is swept off her barstool by a handsome, anonymous Batman. She remembers he was tall, black, and an excellent French kisser-but not much else. The Caped Crusader leaves her with more than just a fond, fuzzy memory. She's having a baby. Though Leia always wanted to fall in love and have a child, as a young woman she learned exactly what betrayal felt like. Before Leia can break the news of her impending single-motherhood to her conventional lily-white Southern family, her perfect stepsister Rachel's marriage-to the very man who broke Leia's heart all those years ago-implodes. Worse, she learns her beloved ninety-year-old grandmother, Birchie, has been hiding her dementia. Heading seven hundred miles south to Birchville, Alabama-the small town her family founded generations ago-Leia plans to put her grandmother's affairs in order and clean out her big Victorian house. Just when Leia thinks she's got it all under control, she learns that Birchie is hiding more than her illness. A dangerous secret with roots that reach back to the Civil War is tucked away in an attic trunk. Its exposure threatens the family's reputation and freedom, and will forever change the way Leia views her ancestors, herself, and her baby's future., With empathy, grace, humor, and piercing insight, the author of gods in Alabama pens a powerful, emotionally resonant novel of the South that confronts the truth about privilege, family, and the distinctions between perception and reality--the stories we tell ourselves about our origins and who we really are. Superheroes have always been Leia Birch Briggs' weakness. One tequila-soaked night at a comics convention, the usually level-headed graphic novelist is swept off her barstool by a handsome and anonymous Batman. It turns out the caped crusader has left her with more than just a nice, fuzzy memory. She's having a baby boy--an unexpected but not unhappy development in the thirty-eight year-old's life. But before Leia can break the news of her impending single-motherhood (including the fact that her baby is biracial) to her conventional, Southern family, her step-sister Rachel's marriage implodes. Worse, she learns her beloved ninety-year-old grandmother, Birchie, is losing her mind, and she's been hiding her dementia with the help of Wattie, her best friend since girlhood. Leia returns to Alabama to put her grandmother's affairs in order, clean out the big Victorian that has been in the Birch family for generations, and tell her family that she's pregnant. Yet just when Leia thinks she's got it all under control, she learns that illness is not the only thing Birchie's been hiding. Tucked in the attic is a dangerous secret with roots that reach all the way back to the Civil War. Its exposure threatens the family's freedom and future, and it will change everything about how Leia sees herself and her sister, her son and his missing father, and the world she thinks she knows.
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- 0***n (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe product came just as it was described! I haven’t finished the puzzle yet but all pieces seem to be here, as the entire box was completely unopened. Shipping was fair cost and came faster than expected. Looks great so far, and well worth the money spent. It was completely new with no scratches, bends, or breaks (etc.), and the quality + price seems better than other sellers were offering. 5/5 stars, would buy again!
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Seller feedback (2,161)
- 0***n (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe product came just as it was described! I haven’t finished the puzzle yet but all pieces seem to be here, as the entire box was completely unopened. Shipping was fair cost and came faster than expected. Looks great so far, and well worth the money spent. It was completely new with no scratches, bends, or breaks (etc.), and the quality + price seems better than other sellers were offering. 5/5 stars, would buy again!
- l***i (191)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI absolutely love these old fashioned Christmas ornaments! Price was good! They arrived packaged very carefully no breakage! They arrived quickly and I’m just tickled! I would definitely buy from this seller again!!
- t***m (253)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBooks in condition as described. Packaged very well. Fast shipping. Good price.