Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC. I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and fun. The storyline progressed in a way that was satisfactory. I liked the glimpse into the world of the seriously rich! While the story was for the most part light and fun there were some darker bits which was surprising but they helped to move the character development along. All in all, I would recommend this book.

The Stocktons are a family you want to dislike for their wealth and ingrained way of looking at the world through a lens of vast money and privilege, but you end up liking them. Jackson has written a very cute and warm look at a family trying to come to an awareness although there is definite naiveite around what life would be like should one of the children actually 'give away all their money.'

Jackson indicates she had the idea for this book after reading an article about the younger generation who have inherited great wealth and are looking for ways to use that wealth for the greater good. The family in their own small ways moves in that direction by the end of the book.

The characters are likeable, the book well written, and the glimpses into a 1% lifestyle always feel so fun to read.

"Fine, fine. Okay, this guy says, 'Cis male vegan seeks fellow steward of the Earth. Never eat anything with a face. Except the rich.'"
"You can't date a vegan. The footwear is ghastly!" the mother interrupted.


Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a great family drama that revolves around three women connected by family and marriage.

Told from three alternating POV’s, Pineapple Street is a character driven novel that focuses on the implications of wealth in modern society. Deep looks at class and family and the bonds we hold closest.

I particularly loved the juxtaposition of the sisters Darley and Georgiana to their sister-in-law Sasha. The drama was silly at times but funny and real, their strengths and weaknesses were interconnected and played off one another.

The glimpse into how the one percent live was juicy and soapy and I loved every minute of it.

A well rounded family drama that was low on plot but big in personality.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the ARC this one is our March 6.

Welcome to the Stockton family! Chip, Tilda and their three grown daughters, Darley, Sasha and Georgiana, will swiftly pull you into their lives and before long you’ll be laughing out loud, tearing up and pitying them all. The Stocktons are an old-money New York City clan and author Jenny Jackson’s intergenerational character-driven family drama sets out to reveal the good life of this family of one percenters.

I really enjoyed my armchair visit to Brooklyn Heights, but was more than happy to return to the ordinary life where there are no prenups, no control-freak parents, no family drama (well, not on the same scale nor as frequent) and where financial security has an entirely different definition.

One of the themes was change and we all know it’s never easy, especially if we need to change to fit in. One would think that money takes care of any problem, but even with the one percenters, money can’t eradicate the need for change. In fact, it sometimes exacerbates the issue. Another aspect of change explored is what happens when we look in the ‘mirror’ and see someone looking back that we despise. Can we learn from introspection?

Another theme is trade or exchange. Jackson explores what characters are willing to give up and what they cling to. It’s interesting that we all face the same challenges regardless of our social class; we all have to give up something to move forward. Human nature often focuses on the thing we are giving up rather than what we gain in the exchange. The Stocktons are no different.

I appreciated the easy, fun read that gave me a glimpse into family relationships, love, inheritance, connected lives, economic security, and all the trappings of a life of privilege. It was a well-written book that kept me spellbound and had me rolling my eyes.

If I had to admit to something that I didn’t care for in this book, it would be that nothing really happened, the characters were out of touch with reality and I couldn’t relate to any of the characters….BUT….that was the purpose.

The lowly pineapple is a symbol of wisdom and sweetness. After reading this book you’ll smirk at the residents of Pineapple Street. Wisdom? What wisdom?!

The rights to this book have been purchased with plans for a television series.

I was gifted this copy by Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

This was just not for me. Two dealbreakers for me: the writing is fine and competent enough but the style didn’t feel interesting or fresh which is what I crave, and I couldn’t connect to the super rich/privileged characters… I just didn’t care about them.

I think this will find it’s audience but I wouldn’t classify it as literary fiction which is how I understood it based on an early review in Vogue. Maybe more of a romance genre thing?

Pineapple Street was a binge read for me. The gorgeous cover, the writing, and the NYC setting had me engaged from the start. Although this novel is not a high action drama, but more so an even paced story with not many highs and lows, it was exactly what I needed. I was entrenched in the storyline, between three women (two sisters and a sister in law) and, simply put, it was unputdownable. The novel moved between the three women seamlessly in present day, but also their memories from the past were weaved in well.
I am looking forward to reading more novels from the author.
Highly recommend this novel; I think it’s perfect for a chill, but enjoyable and perfectly paced read.

Thank you to netgalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Viking @ PRH Canada for providing me with an eARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

The story follows 3 women. Sasha who is an outsider who married into a wealthy family including the other two women. She acts as sort of the surrogate to the audience.
There’s Millennial/Gen Z Georgiana, who begins the novel largely insulated and ignorant because of her wealth.
Lastly, Darley, a stay at home mom reconciling with the career she’s given up.

I wasn’t entirely captivated hearing the woes of the wealthy, particularly some of Georgiana’s plot lines. The ending also felt a bit rushed as well.

That said, overall it was an enjoyable read, with some notable quotes and passages. The author does a great job making the characters feel true and grounded as they experience personal conflicts through the novel.

From its opening pages, it feels like a contemporary New York novel, the current moment of the late 2010s, early 2020s is baked into every page.

What an absolute delight of a book. I love dysfunctional family book (bonus if they're wealthy). Pineapple Street was that, but with warmth and humour. I've seen it compared to the Nest, and I can see why the comparison is made, but I found the characters in Pineapple Street much more likable. I kept going to tell friends to read it, before forgetting it's not out until March.