“ French Braid is a family saga of uncommon subtlety and grace, a novel which shows that, at 80, Anne Tyler is still amongst the very best writers around.” - The Spectator Funny, poignant, generous, not shying away from death and disappointment but never doomy or overwrought, it suggests there’s always new light to be shed, whatever the situation, with just another turn of the prism.” - Observer “ French Braid proves once again that nobody can write about small family moments quite like she can.” - Real Simple
In love with literature? Try audio books or writing classes for free for 30 days.✨ Selected Reviews for French Braid Full of heartbreak and hilarity, French Braid is classic Anne Tyler: a stirring, uncannily insightful novel of tremendous warmth and humor that illuminates the kindnesses and cruelties of our daily lives, the impossibility of breaking free from those who love us, and how close-yet how unknowable-every family is to itself. Yet, as these lives advance across decades, the Garretts’ influences on one another ripple ineffably but unmistakably through each generation. Their youngest, David, is already intent on escaping his family’s orbit, for reasons none of them understand. Their teenage daughters, steady Alice and boy-crazy Lily, could not have less in common. Mercy has trouble resisting the siren call of her aspirations to be a painter, which means less time keeping house for her husband, Robin. They hardly ever leave home, but in some ways they have never been farther apart. The Garretts take their first and last family vacation in the summer of 1959. Share your own interpretations and opinions in a thoughtful and engaging book club session, and explore the many ways in which family relationships can both unite and divide us. So grab a cup of tea, curl up with the book, and get ready to dive into the world of the Garretts. I think this novel is a perfect choice for book club discussions, as it offers plenty of opportunities to delve into deep conversations about family dynamics, the nature of forgiveness, and how we can move forward from the past. In this post, I’ll provide you with a few book club questions to help you kickstart your discussions, and explore some of the themes and motifs that make “French Braid” such a compelling read. With “French Braid,” Tyler creates a compelling and nuanced portrait of family life that is both universal and deeply personal, drawing readers into the world of the Garret family and allowing them to see themselves reflected in the lives of the characters. Anne Tyler’s writing style is known for its subtlety and depth, capturing the nuances of human emotion and experience with a quiet power.
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