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Once again the ratings don't portray how I felt about this book. Was it well written? yes. Engaging? yes. What didn't work for me was if you have ever had anyone close to you give you the lies, erratic behavior that brother Leo exhibits in this book - it may hit a little too close to home. I didn't enjoy the book because it brought up some painful behaviors - how money can tear a family apart, as do lies, drug and alcohol abuse, and oh yes, more lies. I didn't find the book entertaining, but pai
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I would give this book 3.5 stars. I read it because it was written by a fellow Mercy grad (Class of 78) and I wAnt to support her. Its an interesting story about 4 siblings poised to inherit a nice sum of money ("The Nest") when the youngest sister turns 40. Each makes certain life choices based on the money they think is coming. Then, their mother spends the money to get the oldest child out of trouble. How it affects each family member is interesting. I especially liked a background story abou
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I read this book for book Club; otherwise, I would never have finished it. The characters are all unlikeable, sex-driven, and dishonest. The final chapter has a somewhat redemptive quality, but the reader has to slog through a lot of dysfunction and downright slime to get there.
Ugh
Another book about a boring family of unlikable white folks, whining about money. Why are these books (and television shows) so popular?
Another book about a boring family of unlikable white folks, whining about money. Why are these books (and television shows) so popular?
May 03, 2016
Lee Ann
added it
Slow start, but loved the dysfunctionality of them all!
I had been wanting to read this for awhile and am glad I did. I read it in close proximity to Laura Dave's Divorce Party and I will admit that these stories have blended in my head. So, if you liked this one, try out Divorce Party as well.
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Nov 19, 2015
Stephanie
marked it as to-read
Mar 27, 2016
Mary Jo
marked it as to-read
Jan 04, 2017
Robyn
marked it as to-read
