Reviews with content warning for Abortion - Sandwich

When reading this book I felt relatable to the main character and very see . But also like I don’t need to be reading this because it’s making me feel so sad. It could be overly sentimental or dramatic at times, but the inner feelings and thoughts of the mom were raw and authentic. I also have a husband a lot like Nick, so it all felt very real to me.

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edhyndman's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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staggandie's review against another edition

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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? It's complicated

3.0

I laughed out loud a few times. This story can be a bit too precious. Perfect-ish family with their quirks on their annual vacation to the same place. Discoveries, secrets, reflections unfold, although I don’t find them earth shattering. The main character is a bit narcissistic, but then that is named and acknowledged.

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finesilkflower's review against another edition

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Recommended through Alison Green's 2024 books. A slice-of-life novel about a three-generation family summer vacation in Cape Cod brings out all three meanings of the title (a convenient beach food, a Massachusetts coastal town, the middle-aged condition of simultaneously balancing the needs and autonomy of adult children and aging parents). It was interesting reading this as a person whose age is about halfway between the main character, a menopausal empty nest mom, and her new-adult children. I related to both of generations in some ways, and neither in others. A central emotion of this book is the desire for children - for more children, for one's children to be around more, etc. - which is quite alien to me. But there is still a universality in the way that grief, regret, and anxiety are woven in and amongst love, gratitude, and everyday delights. The characters are likeable, especially the idealistic and loving queer daughter Willa who reminds me of many Smithies I have known.

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baileyk123's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Oof - this book put words to feelings I didn’t even realize I had about pregnancy & miscarriage. Hard to read at times because it was so personal and brought up a lot of feelings as I read, but I’m grateful for it.

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justducky_12's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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hpizzazz's review against another edition

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fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

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