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The Nest
The Nest
Author: Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
A warm, funny and acutely perceptive debut novel about four adult siblings and the fate of the shared inheritance that has shaped their choices and their lives.Every family has its problems. But even among the most troubled, the Plumb family stands out as spectacularly dysfunctional. Years of simmering tensions finally reach a breaking point on ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780008184100
ISBN-10: 0008184100
Publication Date: 5/19/2016
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  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: The Borough Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 9
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eadieburke avatar reviewed The Nest on + 1613 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I would have to say that this book is not for everyone. It's about the Plumbs who are a crazy and dysfunctional family waiting until the youngest is 40 so they can inherit their nest of money. I found the siblings to be well-developed characters that are very believable but also very flawed. They lie, cheat and steal but you still find yourself wondering what will happen to each of them. There is a lot of dark humor and lots of surprises along the way that keep you interested. I can really see a movie in the making from this book. As I have said in the beginning of my review, these shallow characters are not for everyone but if you love family sagas, then I suggest you give it a try. I would definitely look to read more from this author, as I found this debut interesting. What I have taken away from this book is: In the end, you just have to accept your family for who and what they are.
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