The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019294
Novel • Fiction
Michigan • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray explores the impact of Althea Cochran's incarceration on her family. Her siblings must confront long-buried secrets and past traumas as they navigate their personal struggles and seek to reconnect. The novel delves into themes of family, resilience, and redemption.
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Review Roundup
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray is lauded for its compelling portrayal of familial bonds and personal struggles. Critics praise its rich, nuanced characters and emotional depth. However, some note a slower pace and occasional predictability. Overall, it is a powerful debut exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and resilience.
Who Should Read The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls?
Readers who enjoy complex family dynamics, emotional depth, and themes of redemption and resilience will appreciate Anissa Gray's The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls. Fans of Tayari Jones' An American Marriage and Brit Bennett's The Mothers will find similar narrative richness and character-driven storytelling.
22,322 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
294
Novel • Fiction
Michigan • Contemporary
2019
Adult
18+ years
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