PositiveLibrary JournalA darkly comic, wholly original novel ... A timely read, sure to appeal to book groups that enjoy the work of Gary Shteyngart, Ottessa Moshfegh, or Dave Eggers.
Kimberly King Parsons
MixedLibrary JournalIt is a bit of a slog to get through, with occasional insights and humor amid the pathos.
Jane Cockram
MixedLibrary JournalThis somewhat convoluted story gets bogged down as it jumps between time periods but ultimately reaches a satisfying conclusion. Should appeal to fans of Liane Moriarty or Celeste Ng.
Donna Freitas
RaveLibrary JournalFreitas debuts an extraordinary, multifaceted novel for adults ... This is a serious yet fantastical look at relationships, family, and feminism, told in a singular voice; book groups should take note. The closest read-alikes are Life After Life, by Kate Atkinson, and Replay, by Ken Grimwood.
Kathleen West
MixedLibrary JournalFirst-world problems abound in this Midwestern family drama, but West makes the most of her material. For readers who enjoyed Bruce Holsinger’s The Gifted School, Lauren Weisberger’s When Life Gives You Lululemons, and Laura Zigman’s Separation Anxiety.
Matt Haig
PositiveLibrary JournalHaig takes readers on a journey of quantum physics that will have them feeling that they actually understand the theory.
Byron Lane
PositiveLibrary JournalA peek inside the wacky life of beloved Hollywood royalty, this debut novel should have wide appeal. Read-alikes include Lauren Weisberger’s The Devil Wears Prada and Joyce Carol Oates’s Blonde.
