This is a gripping and funny book describing the life of the rich and privileged Stockton family in Brooklyn. Interesting story that shows money doesn't buy happiness. It is a light and entertaining read- perfect for your holiday.

Whilst I enjoyed reading this, I did finish and wonder what had happened in the book. We get to know the characters and see their lifestyle, but there’s no real event or story. Still, a goodby the pool read.

An enjoyable read about middle-class Americans who sometimes want what they can't, or shouldn't have. Totally different from what I was expecting but I did enjoy it.

Pineapple Street was such a light-hearted, funny, escapist read. Filled with characters who are both unlikable but loveable all at once, I really enjoyed reading Darley, Sasha and Georgiana's stories. I have a soft spot for rich people stories set in New York, and Pineapple Street didn't disappoint. If you love Gossip Girl, Malibu Rising or Crazy Rich Asians then this book is for you!

I absolutely loved this book. I am a huge fan of books set in New York anyway, but throw in super rich people unaware of their privilege and I am in heaven. One of the things I loved about this book was the relationship between the three female protagonists and how beautifully they were depicted. It would have been so easy to make these one percenters hateful, and although there were times I did eyeroll, I still ended up loving them.

I particularly enjoyed the depiction of the family dynamics and how we, as the reader, felt as much an outsider as Sasha struggling to find her way through the strange customs and rules. I cringed when she inadvertently wore a maid's uniform to the party and her bewilderment and frustration at not being able to change anything in her house was palpable,

I haven't stopped raving about this book and can't wait to read more by Jenny Jackson

Started well but I really struggled to engage with the characters, they weren't likeable which was maybe the point but I like a book where I'm routing for at least one person. Interesting to see into the lives of the wealthy and this was a well written book but it wasn't for me.

A hilarious read about the uber rich Stockton family in New York. There is nothing that they can't buy but does it bring them happiness? Sometimes but at a price. The author is from the same privileged area and somehow I wish I hadn't discovered this. A typical dysfunctional family who just happen to have more money than sense. Very entertaining.

Pineapple Street is about the Stockton family and it's told from three perspectives; Darley, the eldest daughter who has two children and a very happy marriage; Sasha, Darley's sister-in-law trying but not succeeding to be accepted; Georgiana, who is still trying to figure out who she is.

It was a joy to read, being smart and amusing. Pineapple Street explores class and money issues and being born into the right family. It follows the Stockton children who grew up as privileged and how this affected their behaviour and relationships. Compelling and absorbing, it is, at times an uncomfortable read but there are hilarious moments. Highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Random House UK via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

It's such a shame that this was highly anticipated for me but I just didn't enjoy it. I didn't gel with the characters and there wasn't enough of an emotional connection for me to truly enjoy it. I just found all the characters unlikeable and couldn't have cared less about them. I can't fault the writing style though. It was well written but just not my cup of tea.

Ah what a great read.
It is Austen for the modern girl. Dealing with old-money privilege in a fast-changing new world, family ups and downs, marriages and mother-in-law issues. All while trying to navigate life with the polar opposites of far too much money and sometimes far too little.
Sometimes a flighty inlaw is more than she appears and family simply needs to find their way.
With some romance and heartbreak along for the ride, this book was a delight.

Started strong but dragged in the middle and the end. The book focuses on 3 women in an old money family - 2 who are born into it and 1 who married into it. There were some interesting discussions on social class and women's choice between family and career.

Overall, this was an okay read. I think I was expecting more plot development but that's just a personal preference. The writing is good for a debut, and I will be interested to see what the author writes next.

This was a frustrating read. I was looking forward to a sharp, funny introduction to the Stockton family but found them unlikeable, shallow and humourless.

I tired of the characters, my sympathy draining as the book went on.

The ending was frustrating and reinforced my lack of interest in the family, wouldn't recommend.

3.5 rounded up.

Given that Succession is close to its season finale, this felt like supplementary reading on the theme of disgustingly rich and not-particularly-likeable people who live in New York.

This was a light, easy read for holiday. Some social / political commentary on gentrification, but nothing too heavy to deter the Richard and Judy club readers. Most characters developed in some way. The story wrapped up neatly. Fine, just fine.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really loved this inside look into the lives of the elite. Pineapple Street follows the lives of one family in New York. It is giving Dynasty meets Gossip Girl

There isn’t much happens in this book, but I did like hearing the different voices. It tells the story of the Stockton family, a very rich New York family. It brings us through their dramas and relationships in their lives. It all seems a bit shallow - I couldn’t count the number of times “tablescapes” were mentioned. Whilst things happen to the various characters, there isn’t much to the story, but that was ok, as I was happy to be brought along in the characters thoughts. I thought the book came into its own towards the end, as the relationship people have with wealth and the impact it has on their life begins to be explored. I felt this could have been introduced earlier and considered more and it would’ve added more depth to the book. I was gifted this book from Penguin Random House and read via @netgalley

The Stockton family is old money, well-established in the society of Brooklyn. Darley chose to marry for love but is now a full-time mum rather than on the partner track. Chip also married for love but his wife, Sasha, is called the Gold Digger by his sisters are she doesn't really fit in. Georgiana is desperate to find love but when she falls for a married man she is forced to re-assess her comfortable life.
This is a novel about class and money but it is also a really amusing book. It's as light as a feather but skips along in a very joyous way. Not to be taken seriously, just to be enjoyed!

Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was very well written and engaged me all the time, I couldn't put it down as I wanted to find out what happens. Well worth a read, the way the characters are written, you become them.

All character driven, little plot... Just how I like my books! It's fun easy to read and gives an insight to New York's elite. The why it describes new York makes me want to book a flight!

This is a great little read, as sweet as the street that inspired its name. Pineapple Street takes us 'behind the curtain' to learn about what makes people with money look appealing.

The story is led by three female voices, Sasha married into the clan after growing up middle-class in Rhode Island (considered 'poor' by her in-laws). Her husband Cord is sweet and unpretentious, theirs is a love connection - but his sisters nickname Sasha GD (for gold digger) and while his parents have gifted them the 4-story family home in Brooklyn Heights to live in it's packed full of family heirlooms and treasures which they are not allowed to change.

Darley is an old romantic at heart, refusing a prenup and signing away her inheritance so it goes to her children instead of her. When her husband Malcolm unexpectedly finds himself unemployed, she is ashamed to tell her family preferring to keep it a secret from them while he tries to secure a new position. This contributes to tensions between them, and Darley is forced to reconsider how much she has taken for granted being able to afford their life.

Youngest sister Georgiana is working for a non-profit that provides international aid, is spoiled and has been coddled all her life but is starting to realise there is more to life than the gilded bubble she has grown up in. Her decisions lead to repercussions that will tear apart her life, leading to a newly shaped future all her own. A satisfying and pleasurable read, as others have said I can definitely see this being adapted for a television or netflix series.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I had high hopes for this book as a lot of my fellow reviewers and friends loved it but sadly I did not. I just felt like there was no story to follow. The characters were not developed well at all. I did keep thinking/hoping that something would happen but it didn't. Lost opportunity for the author I feel.