Kaleidoscope

A Novel

De: Cecily Wong

Narrado por: Courtney Lin, Dan Bittner

A dazzling novel about the tumultuous relationship between two sisters, a shocking loss that changes everything, and the life-altering adventure that follows.

Morgan and Riley Brighton are joint heirs to Kaleidoscope: a glittering, ‘global bohemian’ shopping empire—created in sleepy Oregon and catapulted into haute New York—sourcing luxury goods from around the world. Morgan, statuesque beauty and Kaleidoscope’s talented designer, is adored by all, especially by the Brighton parents. Yet no one loves her more than Riley, whose shy and adventurous spirit is exalted by her sister.

When a catastrophic event dismantles the Brightons’ world, Riley must stand in the spotlight for the first time in her life, with questions about her family that challenge her memory, identity, and loyalty. Restless and heartbroken, she sets off across the globe with the person she least expects, to seek truths about those she thought she knew best—herself included.

Kaleidoscope is at once an examination of the precious bond between sisters as well as a vibrant story of exploration and surprising love. Moving and funny, warm and wise, Cecily Wong delivers a transporting, addictively compelling listen that will tempt your appetite for food and travel and change the way you imagine your place in the world.

©2022 Cecily Wong (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Sparkling with sharp observations and deeply wise in its insights, Kaleidoscope is a moving portrayal of the tangled knot of sisterhood and the dizzying spiral of grief. Cecily Wong’s dazzling second novel deftly explores the complex push-pull of family and ambition, and the ways we learn to define ourselves in—and out of—our loved ones’ orbits.”—Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere

“Kaleidoscope is a moving story about grief and one prominent family adjusting around a sudden loss. Cecily Wong captures the gradations of loss but also the power of love in the novel, which may be exactly what you need this summer.”—Today.com, "26 Best Books to Sink Into This Summer"

“Wong’s insightful and compelling novel follows two sisters in a moving and complex look at ambition and success.”—BuzzFeed

What happens when the glue is gone?

Riley and her sister Morgan seem to be a pair. Even when Riley tries to pull away from her family and her older sister to make her own way, they follow. To Riley's thinking, Morgan is the favored child, the talented one, the pleaser. In fact even Riley acknowledges that things are better when the two are together.

Then the unthinkable happens. The glue that holds the family is gone and everything is exploding around them. Soon, realizing that she has to follow her own path through grief, Riley meets up with James, Morgan's boyfriend, and together they plan to leave their pain behind.

While not my usual fair - I feel too old for young adult angst - Kaleidescape is a good look at how families grieve, alone and together. A decent read.

Disappointed

This story doesn’t compare with the author’s previous novel. I was unable to invest in the characters and could not finish the book.