I love Robin W. Pearson's novels so I would've read this no matter what, but the clever title and striking cover are a bonus. Dysfunction Junction is the story of three adult sisters whose childhoods were filled with uncertainty and neglect due to their mother's actions and decisions. Each sister shares her story and memories through rotating points of view.
The characters began like birth order caricatures (oldest, middle, and baby) but experienced growth as they came together to handle a family matter. Their dysfunctional childhoods are revealed through flashbacks of key events.
The author has a gift for creating ârealâ yet flawed characters. The mother in this story was so interesting because while she had the material resources (home and her own business) to be a good parent, she lacked the ability to be a caring mother or a loving partner. A prequel book sharing her backstory would be fascinating.
This is Christian fiction so themes of faith are woven throughout, and the sisters' beliefs are at varying levels of maturity. Miss Hattie, a childhood neighbor, is important in their past and present, and in an interview, Ms. Pearson stated that she represents God's provision.
Thank you to Dreamscape Media for access to the audiobook of this novel skillfully narrated by LaNecia Edmonds. I thoroughly appreciated this story of faith, family, and forgiveness.
The characters began like birth order caricatures (oldest, middle, and baby) but experienced growth as they came together to handle a family matter. Their dysfunctional childhoods are revealed through flashbacks of key events.
The author has a gift for creating ârealâ yet flawed characters. The mother in this story was so interesting because while she had the material resources (home and her own business) to be a good parent, she lacked the ability to be a caring mother or a loving partner. A prequel book sharing her backstory would be fascinating.
This is Christian fiction so themes of faith are woven throughout, and the sisters' beliefs are at varying levels of maturity. Miss Hattie, a childhood neighbor, is important in their past and present, and in an interview, Ms. Pearson stated that she represents God's provision.
Thank you to Dreamscape Media for access to the audiobook of this novel skillfully narrated by LaNecia Edmonds. I thoroughly appreciated this story of faith, family, and forgiveness.
