This book had the best beginning that I have read in quite some time. With just one sentence, this author has me as putty in her hands. The death of the family patriarch is unexpected and the big surprise in the eulogy starts this book out with a bang. The family dynamic was unique with layers of family and relationships with varying levels of dysfunction throughout. There are neighbors that have become like family through the years that are also thrown into the mix as well.
The first thing I really notice about this book is that there is so much complexity in the depth of the characters and their relationships. Many of the issues have been going on for quite some time and have been unresolved, but will definitely receive attention and focus as the family deals with loss of their patriarch. I did struggle a bit with the amount of characters and it was hard at first to figure out who everyone was, however it did make sense when all the pieces come together. The ending was extremely well done. I was really astonished at the strength in this debut. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.
The first thing I really notice about this book is that there is so much complexity in the depth of the characters and their relationships. Many of the issues have been going on for quite some time and have been unresolved, but will definitely receive attention and focus as the family deals with loss of their patriarch. I did struggle a bit with the amount of characters and it was hard at first to figure out who everyone was, however it did make sense when all the pieces come together. The ending was extremely well done. I was really astonished at the strength in this debut. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.