PositiveThe CoilHobson’s prose is languid throughout, like she’s not rushing anything, but rest assured there’s a story—a few stories, actually—to tell. The novel is told through all five family members’ perspectives, which I found really enjoyable. Instead of getting one character’s version of the truth, you get everyone’s, and then are left to piece it together as best you can—much like how actual family secrets are shared. Overall, I have to say, it’s fun to read about people behaving badly, and this novel is nothing if not entertaining. Tolstoy taught us \'every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.\' Hobson gives the phrase new life with this lot.
