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L.A. Weather
L.A. Weather | Maria Amparo Escandon
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L.A. Weather is a fun, fast-paced story of an affluent Mexican American couple who announce their impending divorce after nearly forty years of marriage, forcing their three grown daughters to take a hard look at their own disjointed relationships. L.A. is parched, dry as a bone, and all Oscar, the weather-obsessed patriarch of the Alvarado family, desperately wants is a little rain. Hes harboring a costly secret that distracts him from everything else. His wife, Keila, desperate for a life with a little more intimacy and a little less Weather Channel, feels she has no choice but to end their marriage. Their three daughtersClaudia, a television chef with a hard-hearted attitude; Olivia, a successful architect who suffers from gentrification guilt; and Patricia, a social media wizard who has an uncanny knack for connecting with audiences but not with her loversare blindsided and left questioning everything they know. Each will have to take a critical look at her own relationships and make some tough decisions along the way. With quick-wit and humor, Maria Amparo Escandn follows the Alvarado family as they wrestle with impending evacuations, secrets, deception, and betrayal, and their toughest decision yet: whether to stick together or burn it all down.
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CSeydel
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Mehso-so

I was disappointed by this one. The tone of the story never really gelled into anything coherent - based on the events of the plot, it seemed like a telenovela, but it lacked the wacky, over-the-top feel that would be needed to carry such an absurd collection of events. Instead everything was taken more or less straight, which felt jarring as characters repeatedly made stupid decisions. Also, the theme of “men are awful” got tiresome quickly.

CSeydel The reviews and jacket blurbs promised “laugh out loud funny” but I don‘t think I laughed once. I can appreciate dysfunctional families and unlikeable characters in hilarious situations, but in this case the dialogue was awkward and stilted and the scenes never achieved any sort of comic effect. (edited) 2mo
rachelk Yeah, I agree with your review. I didn‘t laugh either. 2mo
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rachelk
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Mehso-so

I grew up in L.A. and there was something enjoyable about the familiar and well described setting, but I wasn‘t as invested in the multigenerational saga or individual characters as I should have been.

Overall, the story felt a bit too melodramatic for me.

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Jaimelire
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Pickpick

Book club pick. Family drama about three sisters and their parent‘s lives. Pretty fast paced and entertaining.

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Sarahreadstoomuch
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Mehso-so

This read like it wants to be a telenovela or soap opera…. And I‘m not sure how I feel about that. Absurdly outrageous characters and situations….Trying for funny, but went too hard and left me a bit bewildered.

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erickahhh
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Pickpick

Please turn this into a TV series!! L. A. Weather was a dramatic multigenerational novel that follows a family as they navigate many of life's challenges while living in L.A.

Major themes consist of divorce, infidelity, love, sickness, mental illness, debt, family secrets, and fulfillment in the life we live.

I loved all of the drama and moments of humor. Definitely would recommend!

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vonnie862
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1. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
2. Tagged
3. Rainy/cloudy days

#SundayFunDay
@ozma.of.oz

BookmarkTavern I love seeing all the votes for rain! Thank you for sharing! 2y
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swishandflick
L.A. Weather | Maria Amparo Escandon
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I love it when people who are spring cleaning leave boxes of free books on their stoop for people to grab. I've seen mixed reviews on this one but why pass up a free book?! 👏🏽

BarbaraBB And it‘s a new one! Great catch! I‘ve heard good things! 3y
DivineDiana Couldn‘t agree more! 3y
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peacegypsy
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Mehso-so

I almost bailed on this one, but then its discussion of climate kept me reading. There are better environmental books out there, I‘m sure. I did appreciate the multicultural point of view, but then again, hasn‘t LA always been indigenous? Yeah, pick another.

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ClairesReads
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Pickpick

L.A Weather is atmospheric AF, and I‘m pretty sure that‘s the point. It is as much about the unravelling of small, personal worlds as it is the unravelling of the world around us. As a novel about domestic dramas it starts with a bang and never lets up, but in spite of this never seems improbable or overdone. What has stuck with me most about this novel was it‘s exploration of the distance between our public and private lives.

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Cinfhen
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Pickpick

I wasn‘t expecting to like this book as much as I did. It follows a year ( each chapter covers one month) of the Alvarado family. Oscar, the patriarch is a born & bred Angeleno of Mexican descent, who comes from a line of prosperous ranchers/farmers. Oscar understands & respects the importance of weather & all of its implications. His wife & 3 daughters take most things for granted, as each has achieved levels of success. 👇🏼

Cinfhen The book opens with a life changing event, which then escalates. A lot occurs in this one year, but sometimes life throws shit at you. Umm, hello 2020!! #Booked2022 #AboutSisters #Pop22 #LatinxAuthor @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft @Megabooks @BarbaraBB @KarenUK @Cortg @Laughterhp @RaeLovesToRead @jenniferw88 @Kalalalatja 3y
Cinfhen Good audio narration 🙌🏻🎧💜 3y
TrishB Just 2020 😁 3y
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BarbaraBB Oh 2020. 😊 3y
Megabooks Glad you liked it more than I did. 👍🏻👍🏻💜 3y
Cinfhen Yeah, this book is set in 2016 with the arrival of a Trump Presidency @BarbaraBB @TrishB and it kind of ends on a cliffhanger so I‘m curious if the author will write a sequel. I‘d be totally open to that but not sure if @Megabooks would 😁 3y
BarbaraBB I think I‘ll like it. #stacked 3y
Cinfhen I do think you‘d like it @BarbaraBB it‘s not OUTSTANDING but definitely compelling. It would make for a great TV series. (edited) 3y
Megabooks Lol no 😂😂 3y
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Cinfhen
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I‘ve seen lots of mixed reviews but so far I‘m intrigued. I like that the mom is of Mexican Jewish decent. I have several friends here in Israel who are originally from Mexico, their relatives fled from Eastern Europe before & during WWII and settled in Mexico. #Pop22 #LatinxAuthor #Booked2022 #AboutSisters

Megabooks I wondered what you‘d think of this when I read it, but I didn‘t like it enough to recommend. 3y
Cinfhen I remember it was a meh for you @Megabooks but I‘m liking it 💓💓💓 3y
marleed I really enjoyed this. I thought it was an interesting family drama. 3y
Cinfhen I‘m surprised this book got such mixed reviews @marleed I‘m LOVING it. It‘s just what Im in the mood for 3y
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Chelsea.Poole
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Mehso-so

So much going on with this family of 3 grown daughters & their parents! It‘s 2016: a drama-filled year when each of family member goes through a life changing event. Fiction often boarders on unbelievable for me, but this one was just outrageous in the number of situations the family goes through in a year. I did think it was interesting how each day of the year is a chapter. Too much happens to touch on content, but I can see this being a movie.

Breanne1 That breakfast looks divine!!! 3y
Cinfhen I‘m intrigued to give it a go - I can borrow it through scribd….I‘ll just keep my expectations on the lower end 🧡and agreed @Breanne1 that avo toast looks YUM!!! 3y
Librariana It's on my TBR and I was curious about purchasing it given the blurbs/synopses I had read about it, but I think your review is far more helpful. 3y
Chelsea.Poole @Breanne1 @Cinfhen 🥑 toast is a favorite 😻 3y
Chelsea.Poole @Librariana @Cinfhen I think this is worth the read, but more of a borrow not buy type if that‘s an option 😊 3y
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MyNamesParadise
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Pickpick

Picked this up b/c it‘s a Reese‘s Book Club pick & im trying to read books by more people of color. I will say that it was difficult getting through the first 100 pages. After that the pace started to pick up & it the characters were developed more. Each character had so much drama going on with them. Bit of a crazy read but one I overall enjoyed.

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TheNerdyProfessor
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Panpan

I was really looking forward to this book and, unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. Although this had a promising start, I found all of the characters to be unlikeable and was put off by just how many tragedies this family went through. It felt like the author had a list of topics she wanted to touch on and incorporated them all, even if the fit was clunky. I found myself bored halfway through and completely uninvested in the characters.

ICantImReading I agree, this didn‘t work for me either! 😕 3y
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Graciouswarriorprincess
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This was a reread for me as I was doing a buddy read with a friend. I enjoyed this book more as the characters felt like family to me.

marleed I reread a book most every month because of bookclub picks. What I‘ve discovered is that I really like rereading books! 3y
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Graciouswarriorprincess
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Book 125/150.

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jenreads7
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Pickpick

This book is the hopeful story of a year in the life of a family. They experience a lot of ups and downs during the course of the year, but they end up learning what‘s truly important by the end. #Libby #ebook #Kindle

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Graciouswarriorprincess
L.A. Weather | Maria Amparo Escandon
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This is what I received from Reese‘s book club! I was crying!!

Chrissyreadit Wow!!! That‘s insane! What a wonderful package! 3y
Graciouswarriorprincess @Chrissyreadit It is!! I am still amazed by it!! And so grateful!!! 3y
Zuhkeeyah So cool!!! 3y
Graciouswarriorprincess @Zuhkeeyah I was so surprised!! 3y
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Graciouswarriorprincess
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Today I received a surprise book mail from Reese‘s Book Club! I had dental work done so not feeling great but will post a picture of what‘s inside. I literally cried!!

Nute I hope that you feel better soon. How wonderful it is that a surprise package arrived at just the right time to brighten your day.☺ 3y
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ErikasMindfulShelf
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Panpan

I was excited about this audio but it ended up not being for me. There were way too many life-altering events happening to this one family. I didn‘t feel I connected with any of the characters.

Hooked_on_books It really didn‘t work for me, either. I was so disappointed! 3y
Megabooks Yup! 3y
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Lauren.Archer
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Pickpick

I was going to pass on reading this, but I am so glad I did not. This was a wonderful rich complicated family story. There were a few elements that had me shaking my head but overall, this was a completely enjoyable reading experience for me.

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Graciouswarriorprincess
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Current read.

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Megabooks
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Mehso-so

Eh. This was a bit unbelievable. Trying to fit all the upheaval these characters went through - divorces, brain tumors, pregnancy, coming out, etc. - into a calendar year felt really forced and ruined things for me. The characters were fine, but with all the plot developments, I had trouble getting very invested in them. A true so-so. #audiobook

Cinfhen Good to know/ I won‘t rush to read this!! 3y
Cinfhen How‘s Miss Molly?? 3y
Megabooks @Cinfhen she‘s improving. Last night was rough. She was uncomfortable and up frequently, so I didn‘t get much sleep. Now she‘s resting, but I‘m wide awake! 😂 I can tell she hurts, but it‘s getting better by the hour. She‘s such a good girl. 💜 I‘m going ahead and starting our buddy read. It‘s a few hours early, but I‘m at a good break between books. How‘s your weekend? Is Z still home? 3y
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Cinfhen Oh, maybe I‘ll listen a little bit tonight too. I was out ALL DAY and just got home about an hour ago. Z leaves tomorrow morning but he thinks he‘ll be back on Friday 🙏🏻 I‘m glad to hear Molly is a trooper and recovering nicely 💜 3y
Megabooks @Cinfhen I hope he‘s able to come back Friday. 🙏🏻 I know I owe you and @BarbaraBB an email. I finally got a good night‘s sleep last night. The 48 hours from Thursday at dinner to Saturday afternoon were a NIGHTMARE! I‘ll fill you in soon. 💜💜 3y
BarbaraBB I am glad to hear Molly did okay and is improving! She‘s an amazing little pup! 3y
Megabooks @BarbaraBB she is! I‘m a lucky Mama. Dad‘s holding her now while he reads the paper. Yes, we still get a physical local paper! 3y
BarbaraBB That‘s awesome and much better! 3y
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ICantImReading
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Mehso-so

⭐️⭐️💫

The beginning of this book really drew me in, but my interest soon fizzled out. It felt a bit melodramatic and overloaded with issues. I did enjoy the setting and the Mexican-American representation. 🎧 #reesesbookclub

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Hooked_on_books
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Mehso-so

A horrible accident sets off the events of LA Weather, as a wealthy couple and their three adult daughters navigate their relationships. I was so drawn to this book but just never connected to it. I thought the fate of one of the relationships didn‘t ring true at all and was only there to reflect the others. By the end I just didn‘t care anymore.

ICantImReading I just finished this and I completely agree! 😕 3y
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marleed
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Pickpick

I love when the location is a character. A 60ish Mexican American couple with their three grown, successful daughters move through a lot in 2016 L.A. Typically, I‘m not a fan of books that throw in a kitchen sink overflowing with social issues into a single story, but it worked for me here. It might be because I read this as an outline for a series ripe (pun kind of intended) for Reese to develop to screen.

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vlwelser
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Pickpick

This is so freaking good. It tells the story of a family over 1 year. It starts with a horrible accident, a drowning. It's not quite as ridiculous as a telenovela, but it is very dramatic. And the weather is almost an extra character. I was really impressed with this. I will definitely read more by this author.

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@TheAromaofBooks

Pub date is 9/7/2021
#ARC #Goodreads #Flatiron

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