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Nancy H
Oct 06, 2017 rated it it was ok
This is a well-written page-turner of a novel. The plot revolves around one dinner, in which two brothers and their wives get together, purportedly to discuss their sons, but what comes out is that their sons have been involved in horrific crimes and it is definitely something that none of them really wants to talk about. The theme of the book asks the question, 'Just how far will parents go to hide their children's misdeeds'? It is unfortunately a troubling question for the troubling times we l ...more
Sabina
Nov 26, 2013 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
The story line - not for everyone. The ending - also not for everyone. Thought-provoking nonetheless.
Daisy
Feb 19, 2013 rated it really liked it
Creepy and fascinating, it becomes more and more repellent but I finished it in six hours.

Thanks to Random House for sending me an ARC, by mistake, I think.
Lisa of Hopewell
hmmmmm...love/hate book? This book is told in such a jarring, non-linear way SPOILER...but mental illness is like that.
Beth
Apr 08, 2013 rated it really liked it
Sucked me in from the start. Lots of twists you don't see coming. ...more
Laura
Feb 13, 2013 marked it as not-for-me
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Feb 24, 2013 rated it liked it
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Suzanne
Aug 25, 2018 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Tanya
Apr 23, 2013 marked it as to-read
Stephanie Watson
Jun 14, 2013 marked it as to-read
Abe
Jul 08, 2013 rated it liked it
Stacey
Oct 21, 2013 rated it really liked it
Jamie
Jan 18, 2014 rated it it was ok
Kent Winward
Feb 25, 2014 rated it really liked it
Tina
Aug 05, 2014 marked it as to-read
Shelves: foodie
Carolyn Munson
Dec 22, 2014 rated it really liked it
Luis
Aug 07, 2015 rated it it was amazing
Jimmie
Aug 26, 2015 marked it as to-read
SandyC
Sep 07, 2015 marked it as to-read
Ellen
Oct 03, 2015 rated it liked it
Sharon
Jan 27, 2016 rated it liked it
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Diane
Apr 02, 2016 rated it it was ok
Meghan
Apr 06, 2016 marked it as to-read
Jules
May 07, 2016 marked it as to-read
Suzanne
Jul 14, 2017 marked it as to-read
Lisa
Oct 17, 2017 marked it as to-read
Jenna
Jan 23, 2018 marked it as to-read
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