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Addictive reading of an incredibly dysfunctional family, I couldn't put it down!
From the opening chapters to the very last page, I was completely immersed in the family's story: mother, father, and triplets. The narrative by the, at first, unnamed sibling was strong and confident, teasing me with its foreshadowing, urging me on deeper into the Oppenheimer family drama. I was hooked by not only the story but the author's deliberate. Engaging writing style and delivery.
The triplets initially put me off, each unpleasant in their way, but as I got their point of view and their stories came out, they won me over â even the obnoxious Harrison had his moments for me. The story is an absorbing family drama, but twists and turns in the plot floored me and kept me glued to the pages: definitely five-star surprises. However, the healing and forgiveness among family members ultimately made this such a satisfying reading experience for me. Won over to each character's side, I was aching for their futures to work out.
With its smart and smooth writing and delivery and its fascinating plot, I recommend THE LATECOMER to readers of literary fiction, especially those who enjoy epic family dramas.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
From the opening chapters to the very last page, I was completely immersed in the family's story: mother, father, and triplets. The narrative by the, at first, unnamed sibling was strong and confident, teasing me with its foreshadowing, urging me on deeper into the Oppenheimer family drama. I was hooked by not only the story but the author's deliberate. Engaging writing style and delivery.
The triplets initially put me off, each unpleasant in their way, but as I got their point of view and their stories came out, they won me over â even the obnoxious Harrison had his moments for me. The story is an absorbing family drama, but twists and turns in the plot floored me and kept me glued to the pages: definitely five-star surprises. However, the healing and forgiveness among family members ultimately made this such a satisfying reading experience for me. Won over to each character's side, I was aching for their futures to work out.
With its smart and smooth writing and delivery and its fascinating plot, I recommend THE LATECOMER to readers of literary fiction, especially those who enjoy epic family dramas.
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
