This was an extremely relevant book in this day of social media and the MeToo movement. The author explored both topics along with the topic of the rich having more rights in the world than others.
One night at a party, Lyla had too much to drink and fell asleep. Later that evening a picture was posted that went viral at the private school that she attended. The picture was supposedly taken by Finch, a senior at the same school who had just been accepted at Princeton. Finch's family is rich - very very rich and Lyla is definitely middle class and going to the prestigious school on scholarship. Of course, Lyla's dad, Tom, goes ballistic and reports the picture to the school. Finch's dad doesn't seem too concerned because he knew he could buy his way out of the problem but his mom was another story. Never completely comfortable with being rich, due to her middle class upbringing, Nina questions her son's story and is appalled at his actions. The result of the picture causes Nina, Tom and Lyla to question their views of family love and responsibility towards other people.
This was a powerful and emotional story that was a reflection of our current climate in this country.
Thanks to Bookish First for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.
One night at a party, Lyla had too much to drink and fell asleep. Later that evening a picture was posted that went viral at the private school that she attended. The picture was supposedly taken by Finch, a senior at the same school who had just been accepted at Princeton. Finch's family is rich - very very rich and Lyla is definitely middle class and going to the prestigious school on scholarship. Of course, Lyla's dad, Tom, goes ballistic and reports the picture to the school. Finch's dad doesn't seem too concerned because he knew he could buy his way out of the problem but his mom was another story. Never completely comfortable with being rich, due to her middle class upbringing, Nina questions her son's story and is appalled at his actions. The result of the picture causes Nina, Tom and Lyla to question their views of family love and responsibility towards other people.
This was a powerful and emotional story that was a reflection of our current climate in this country.
Thanks to Bookish First for a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.