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The Vacationers (2014)

by Emma Straub(Favorite Author)

3.18 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1594631573 (ISBN13: 9781594631573)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Riverhead Hardcover

review 1: Dead realistic about the messiness of relationships and children and the staggering investments we put into them, without being depressing. In fact, we are supplied with an 18-year-old character to get depressed for us and yell at all the dishonorable adults (falling hideously short of her Austen/Bronte ideal) that they suck. Interesting scenes and scenarios. Relatable, earnest characters. Kept me reading long into the night. I'll probably have forgotten the whole thing in two weeks, except the part where Franny puts the book down on her thighs, which was the nearest thing to horror--but it was well done.
review 2: Despite all the drama, it was a cute story. Each charaacter was "suffering" with their own conflict. Now, normally, I am annoyed when people try to ... moretake a vacation in hopes of fixing the big problems in a relationship. But, it seems that is just what this family needed. And it all worked out. I like the way Straub worked everything out for each couple, and thought that the ending was well done! Definitely recommended if you are looking for a good, quick read. less

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