People are fanatical about this book, but it was a “like” and not a “love” for me. The first 60-70% were a weird slog, and then it all came together. It’s a family story that I usually love, but it’s just so strange. Bud and Catherine have opened their marriage, and Catherine is dating their neighbor. Meanwhile, their three children all have a lot going on. The eldest daughter (Abigail) is dating a man in his twenties named War Crimes Wes, the middle daughter (Louise) is corresponding online with a terrorist, and the youngest (Harper) is being sent to wilderness camp after becoming a conspiracy theorist. Proceed with caution. The last 10% of the book makes it worthwhile. Ultimately, it goes off the rails (in a really good way) and turns into a little bit of a thriller. If you have the patience and/or like weird and literary, you’ll really enjoy this.
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by GRACE ATWOOD
The Stripe is a lifestyle blog for the stylish bookworm. Since its first post in 2010, it has aimed to be a daily source of inspiration for the modern woman. Written by Grace Atwood, The Stripe aims to leave you feeling like you just had coffee with a great girlfriend: savvier, more confident, and always learning something new.