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Jun 09, 2015Wong_Anne rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
At first I'd describe this novel as being about a dysfunctional family, but in fact I would venture to say that it is probably a true-to-life account of sibling rivalry, when the kids are adults. The closed-room setting of sitting Shiva is a great way to build the tension. The dialogue is sharp and much of it LOL funny. The reflections to the past, interspersed with daily life, help the reader to understand why each child carries the baggage that they do. Life doesn't always turn out the way we planned. I really enjoyed this book and its flawed characters