The Tumbling Turner Sisters
The Tumbling Turner Sisters
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
United States • 1910s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Tumbling Turner Sisters by Juliette Fay follows the journey of a vaudeville family in the 1920s. Facing financial struggles, members of the Turner family take to the stage, performing acrobatics to support themselves. The story explores their challenges, relationships, and experiences as they navigate the entertainment circuit during this vibrant historical period.
Adventurous
Emotional
Heartwarming
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Tumbling Turner Sisters by Juliette Fay is praised for its vivid depiction of vaudeville and strong, relatable characters. Readers appreciate the immersive historical setting and emotional depth. However, some critique the pacing as uneven and the plot as predictable. Overall, it successfully marries family dynamics with historical context, engaging a variety of readers.
Who Should Read The Tumbling Turner Sisters?
Readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong female leads and family dynamics will appreciate The Tumbling Turner Sisters by Juliette Fay. Comparable to Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, this novel offers a blend of resilience and the pursuit of dreams in early 20th-century America.
5,443 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
United States • 1910s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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