41 pages 1 hour read

Adrienne Young

The Unmaking of June Farrow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Super Short Summary

In the magical realism novel The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young, June Farrow navigates a family curse causing the Farrow women to exist in two times at once. Set in Jasper, North Carolina, June struggles to break the curse while uncovering secrets about her lineage, lost memories, and her complex relationships, ultimately deciding to stay in the past to be with her family. The book contains themes involving murder and loss by suicide.

Reviews & Readership

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Adrienne Young's The Unmaking of June Farrow intertwines magical realism with a gripping family saga. Praised for its evocative prose and complex characters, the novel captivates readers through its emotive storytelling. However, some found the pacing uneven, with a plot that occasionally meanders. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of contemporary fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Unmaking of June Farrow?

Readers who enjoy The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young are typically captivated by intricate, character-driven narratives with elements of mystery and magic. Fans of Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern will likely appreciate Young’s storytelling approach.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Fantasy

Magical Realism

Romance

Themes

Relationships: Family

Relationships: Mothers

Society: Community

Topics

Relationships