Review: The Only True Genius in the Family


The Only True Genius in the Family, by Jennie Nash









The Down and Dirty
Claire is a daughter, a wife and a mother. She has a career, a solid marriage and has successfully raised a talented daughter. So what's missing? As the daughter of a legendary American artist and the mother of the hottest new artistic talent to hit the scene in years, Claire is searching for her place in this world. How she finds that place, and what it takes to get there, is the journey explored in Jennie Nash's new novel, The Only True Genius in the Family.

My dad died at an incredibly inconvenient time, and I have no doubt that he planned it that way on purpose.
The Only True Genius in the Family, by Jennie Nash


The Lit Crit

A Reader's Respite is a sucker for a great opening line. Thankfully the captivating beginning to this novel went on to become a thought-provoking middle and then a satisfying ending.

The Only True Genius in the Family is an exploration of one woman's place in this world. Author Jennie Nash artfully weaves a thoughtful, character-driven story and then laces it with subtle moral dilemmas, continually prompting the reader to step into Claire's shoes.

The novel is exquisitely put together, balancing the grieving process that accompanies the death of a parent with the hope we have for our children and then finding our own place in our family dynamics.

A warning: the pages turn quickly in this novel. A Reader's Respite blew through all 304 pages in one sitting.

And that is a glorious thing.







Our Recommendation

Recommended for anyone who has ever doubted their place in this world.




Sound Interesting?

A Reader's Respite just happens to have an extra copy of The Only True Genius in the Family. Leave a comment expressing your interest and then check back here Wednesday, February 11th, when author Jennie Nash drops by and a random winner will be chosen. Open to international entrants, too!






Title: The Only True Genius in the Family
Author: Jennie Nash
ISBN-13: 978-0425225752
304 pages
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Date: February 3, 2009




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22 comments:

  1. Hey, Dar just had a guest appearance by this author! I guess I would wonder if there was human on earth that didn't question their place in this world. I question myself on a frequent basis! Am I doing the best at parenting my children? (If I am, why does my son throw fits every day?) Am I making a difference by staying at home instead of working? Does my blog stink? (Haha) I would love to be entered into this giveaway...I desperately need something I can read quickly!

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  2. Over 300 pages in a single sitting? Boy, this one must be good!

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric

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  3. Nice review! Sounds like something I would like. And it has the RR seal of approval!

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  4. I'm interested! milou2ster(at)gmail.com

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  5. Oh, btw, I'm interested in the giveaway!

    --Anna
    Diary of an Eccentric
    diaryofaneccentric at hotmail dot com

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  6. Don't enter me. I just wanted to say I finished this the other day and I loved it. Great novel.

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  7. You have no idea how much I have missed my blogging friends over the last few weeks! It is good to get back into the swing of things.

    I have never heard of this book and it sounds great. Un-put-downable books are the best kind. Please throw my name in the pot!

    Carey

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  8. The book sounds great and I love the title. I would love a chance to win. Thanks
    rebecca.bradeen(at)verizon(dot)net

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  9. Wow. That sounds like a heavy, but awesome read. Please enter me in the contest. :o)

    Thanks for the great review. I tagged you in a meme over at my blog.

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  10. Sounds interesting!

    nbmars AT yahoo DOT com

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  11. I'm not sure I was clear about wanting to be in the giveaway! Yes, please. And thanks!

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  12. Oohhh...I love those kinds of books...the one-nighters!! Sounds great...I'd love a chance to read it! Great review your highness!

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  13. I was starting to compose a brilliant comment in my mind, then I saw the giveaway part of the post, and now all I can think of is pick me, pick me!

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  14. Hey!
    I want it I want it I want it.
    What can I say? I am greedy for books!

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  15. Your review makes it very tempting, love a page-turner. Please enter me in the running for "The Only True Genius in the Family" sounds like it was written for me LOL

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  16. sounds a little touchy feelie for me, but if you recommend it, I'd certainly like to throw my cyber hat in the ring.
    caitemaireAThotmail.com

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  17. Sounds like a really interesting read. As a woman currently doubting her place in the world (it's all good..nothing terribly depressing! :D), I think I would like to read this. And I love reading a book in a single sitting. It's so rare to do these days with all the things we "have to" get done...

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  18. Well, you had me with the opening line! I love when a book delivers on such a promisting start! And if you read a 300+ page book in one sitting, then that is all the recommendation I need! I would love to be entered in the giveaway!

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  19. The opening line IS great! I'd love to read the rest. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
    geebee.reads AT gmail DOT com

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  20. This definitely sounds like a great read. Please enter me. Thank you!!

    sharon54220@gmail.com

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  21. Somehow I just love the cover of this book. It reminds of my school art supplies :)

    It must be really good if you read the book in just one sitting :)

    I am interested too...

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  22. Thanks for the wonderful review! I have to say that the comments about my opening line have me a bit PANICKED because I'm currently trying to nail down the opening line of my NEW book -- due to my editor in August -- and I don't think I can top this one! But I'll try! Maybe I should have a contest.... Jennie Nash

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