Apples Never Fall - [7/10]

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I had parts of the book I really related to and enjoyed a lot. The fact it was set in Sydney made it enjoyable and close to home (but I wonder if I was forcing relatability just because it’s in Sydney, for example she drinks a latte, ah so relatable, I drink lattes). The whole commentary and storyline of the sports fanatic/ambition I really related to it also and was interesting to see how it played out with tennis. I also really liked the style of jumping back and forth between present and past, and how the present tense was all indirect storytelling ie two people in hairdresser talking about the situation from the past. I think it was an interesting read but I don’t really get the point of the book. I enjoyed it as a psychoanalysis of this family dynamic and the drama that ensues, however it also tries to also be a crime fiction at the same time? Also, the whole ending of where Joy actually was was really goofy and forced, felt like a ‘and then I woke up’ ending. I say I don’t get the point because, for example, was Savannah necessary to the story? Is it realistic that they end up happy ever after? And why do they end up happy for that matter? I don’t get how the mum disappearing solved all of the family’s problems. I would’ve enjoyed this heaps more if they removed the murder mystery aspect and focused more on the family dynamic because honestly it was super interesting and was the most entertaining part of the whole book. I guess the Savannah storyline is meant to keep the readers on their toes, and keep the book fresh, so I can’t fault it too much, but at the end of it I feel almost finessed into being so invested into the story.

Author: Liane Moriarty 

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