Questions About Other People's Children

by Jeff Hoffmann (Goodreads Author)

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Has anyone who's been adopted read this book and can give me their opinion? I actually was adopted when I was little and just wanted to check if this book felt authentic or if it was upsetting in any way. I love hearing about adoption stories etc but I wasn't sure if there was anything majorly triggering in here. Thanks!

Judith This book is not authentic in any way. The characters are bad stereotypes & their actions are so over the top, it becomes a somewhat ridiculous story.…moreThis book is not authentic in any way. The characters are bad stereotypes & their actions are so over the top, it becomes a somewhat ridiculous story. Adoptions in my family experience have been nothing like this, but if you are an especially sensitive adoptee (or birth mother,)I guess it could be a trigger. (less)

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Anyone know why this is marketed as "Literary Fiction?" I read the preview- didn't see any hint of it.

Judith It's "literary crap" in my opinion. The writing style is passable, but the stereotypical characterizations & absurd events make it barely readable.…moreIt's "literary crap" in my opinion. The writing style is passable, but the stereotypical characterizations & absurd events make it barely readable.(less)

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How can I enter the eBook Kindle version Giveaway of "Other People's Children"? Thank you.

Jeff Hoffmann Patti, there is a Kindle eBook giveaway active right now. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
…morePatti, there is a Kindle eBook giveaway active right now. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
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Why does it matter?

Judith If you mean why does "this book" matter, the answer is it doesn't if you expect any kind of relevant, or moving, or even interesting story about the a…moreIf you mean why does "this book" matter, the answer is it doesn't if you expect any kind of relevant, or moving, or even interesting story about the adoption experience. The characters & their actions are so bizarre, most readers probably DNF.(less)

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Unanswered Questions (2)

Are Carli's feelings & actions authentic, or is she just swayed by her low-life, abusive mother? In the end, do you think Maya is better off with Carli instead of Gail ?

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Should Gail & Jon have been disqualified as adoptive parents from the start for hiding the mental illness, alcoholism, and dysfunction in their family histories? Was Paige negligent during their application process? (their later actions show them as unhinged!)

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