Cape May, by Chip Cheek, was a disappointment. The very thin plot described the honeymoon of a very young couple, in Cape May during off-season. They quickly meet with a group of slightly older and significantly more hedonistic people, and are gradually pulled into a house party that is best characterized by its heavy drinking, casual sex, and complete lack of respect for other people’s rights or interests. Not a single character in this novel had a shred of ethics or values or even regard for people they purported to love. I hope that I will that the memory of each will fade as quickly as I expect.
The only redeeming quality of this novel is Cheek’s masterful prose. It is lyrical and evocative. I hope his next book has a more compelling plot and characters with more depth. Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the opportunity to read an electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The only redeeming quality of this novel is Cheek’s masterful prose. It is lyrical and evocative. I hope his next book has a more compelling plot and characters with more depth. Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the opportunity to read an electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review.