A riotously funny, emotionally raw New York Times bestselling novel about love, marriage, divorce, family, and the ties that bind—whether we like it or not.
And a terrible motion picture. Read the book.
The death of Judd Foxman’s father is not a surprise but what is surprising is that his dying request is that his family sit shiva. The whole family shows up for seven days and nights, struggling to not kill each other. Judd’s two brothers and his sister, plus their partners and kids, have many secrets and grievances that are on full display.
To that end, it’s a very funny book about a dysfunctional family and all the ways they undermine any love they have for each other. They are certainly happy to see day seven roll around. But, like all books that become films, there is a happy(ish) ending.
Heartbreaking and sidesplitting.
Perfect read for fans of Less by Andrew Sean Greer or Fleishman Is In Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner.