56 pages • 1 hour read
Tracey LangeWe Are the Brennans
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange, Sunday Brennan returns to her tight-knit Irish American family in New York after a drunk-driving accident in Los Angeles, uncovering long-held secrets and stirring old emotions with her ex-fiancé, Kale Collins, forcing the family to confront their past and seek redemption and forgiveness amidst financial struggles and interpersonal conflicts. This novel contains themes of trauma and pregnancy loss.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Tracey Lange's We Are the Brennans delivers a compelling family drama filled with secrets and redemption. The characters are deeply developed, providing an engaging read that captures the complexities of familial bonds. However, some readers found the plot predictable and the pace uneven. Overall, it's a heartfelt exploration of forgiveness and resilience.
Who Should Read We Are the Brennans?
Readers who enjoy We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange likely appreciate multifaceted family dramas filled with secrets and redemption. Fans of Ann Patchett's The Dutch House and Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere will be drawn to this compelling exploration of familial bonds and the complexities of loyalty.
Recommended
Reading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Relationships: Family
Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Romance
Modern Classic Fiction
Drama / Tragedy