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The Kettle sisters, Lyn, Cat, and Gemma, triplets from Australia, are about to turn thirty-three. One is pregnant, another has had her life turned upside down, and the third is just barely keeping her life from spiraling out of control. Meanwhile, their divorced parents have been behaving in a rather peculiar manner.
In this family comedy by Liane Moriarty, we follow the three Kettle sisters through their tumultuous thirty-third year, as they navigate the complexities of sibling rivalry and secrets, revelations and relationships, unfaithful husbands and unthinkable decisions, and the challenges of forever being part of a trio.
The story delves into the intricate dynamics of the Kettle family, where the three sisters are at different stages of their lives, each facing unique challenges and personal transformations. One sister's pregnancy brings a mix of joy and apprehension, while another grapples with the sudden upheaval in her life, and the third struggles to maintain control over her rapidly unraveling situation.
Amidst the sisters' personal turmoil, their divorced parents add an additional layer of complexity to the family dynamics. Their unexpected and perplexing behavior further complicates the already turbulent landscape the Kettle siblings must navigate.
As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into the sisters' lives, witnessing their individual triumphs and setbacks, their moments of closeness and conflict, and their unwavering bond as they navigate the highs and lows of their shared thirty-third year. The narrative explores the universal themes of family, loyalty, and the enduring power of sisterhood, even in the face of life's most daunting obstacles.
Through Liane Moriarty's masterful storytelling, the reader is immersed in the lives of the Kettle sisters, witnessing their personal growth, their struggles to maintain balance, and their unwavering determination to support one another, despite the challenges that threaten to pull them apart.
The family comedy at the heart of this novel provides a delightful and relatable backdrop, allowing the reader to simultaneously empathize with the characters' experiences and find moments of levity and humor amidst the emotional turmoil. The result is a captivating and poignant exploration of the complexities of family, the power of sisterhood, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of life's unexpected twists and turns.
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publisher | Harper Perennial (May 24, 2005) | ||||
language | English | ||||
paperback | 384 pages | ||||
item_weight | 8.8 ounces | ||||
dimensions | 5.31 x 0.86 x 8 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #2,198,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #570 in Contemporary British & Irish Literature #5,043 in Deals in Books #16,312 in Humorous Fiction | ||||
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