Interesting, involved

Is this author being paid by the word? So boring. Such unbelievable characters. Many sentences orety much go like this: “ I like green no I hate green”. The main character does not know what she is doing. Major money problems , sure…go out and spend huge amounts. The son is absurd. His behavior is not normal. DO NOT BOTHER READING THIS BOOK. Find me a woman who has “tufts” of hair on her feet, lol.

This book was well written and I read the entire book thinking something out of the ordinary was going to happen...and was disappointed. It’s really just the story of a typical middle class family in the greater New York area. Daily life, aspirations and disappointments, family issues, etc. most people I know could write a fictional account of their life that would be funnier, more heartfelt and more exciting to read. I will say that perhaps someone not familiar with a typical American life may find it more interesting.

Lovely, touching story. Only complaint is that it would have been a better read if the author had used 20 percent fewer words.

A looooong read for the average reader. But there are some great lessons in this book that just hit closer to home and with much more lasting effect when reading as opposed to movies, etc. this book will teach you to truly value everyday with your loved ones and to always choose empathy over a hard heart

Very good story. A reviewer said "her life comes close to a definitive portrait of American social dynamics in the 20th century". I can't think of a better way to describe this book. Characters are all very believable and you will either like them and be empathetic or not. It's a good read.

This book was so fantastic I developed a rash on my buttox from reading it but continued on reading anyway... Hell I might even read it again... Well worth the rash.

The author handles prose well enough, but this is a story about nothing of interest. It is the literary equivalent of ...she woke up and went to the store... Later, she made dinner... The next day she did it again... Mind numbing boredom...

I loved reading this book due to the complexities of the characters and where it took place. I look forward to reading more from Mathew Thomas!

This is a profound book - beautifully written Well worth it