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3.26 AVERAGE
3.26 AVERAGE
A book on dysfunctional families? Sign me up. It’s no secret that I love reading these so The Altruists was right up my street and I want to say a huge thanks to the publisher for sending this my way.
Arthur Alter is skint and estranged from his two children - his bisexual son Ethan who lives a rather reclusive life in Brooklyn living off his mother’s money and Maggie, who despite having money, wants to dedicate her life to helping others and lives a frugal life. The family were rocked with tragedy when Francine, wife and mother, passed away. She left money to her two children and Arthur wants to arrange a reunion, in the hope he can gain financial from seeing his children but they are hesitant to meet him after past events.
I really liked this book because 1. It is my go to style of book and 2. I thought it was pretty witty and really well written. I was surprised to know this was a debut. They are certainly a dysfunctional family and I found the characters very intriguing - especially Maggie and Ethan. One thing I loved was that it never felt unrealistic - even if your family are normal (if that exists) there are little things that you can relate to. It was littered with great humour and I found the pacing to be great but I devoured the book quickly as it’s predecessor was highly boring. Overall, a decent four stars. Ridker is obviously very talented and I look forward to reading his other books in the future. One for those who loved The Nest and The Vacationers
Arthur Alter is skint and estranged from his two children - his bisexual son Ethan who lives a rather reclusive life in Brooklyn living off his mother’s money and Maggie, who despite having money, wants to dedicate her life to helping others and lives a frugal life. The family were rocked with tragedy when Francine, wife and mother, passed away. She left money to her two children and Arthur wants to arrange a reunion, in the hope he can gain financial from seeing his children but they are hesitant to meet him after past events.
I really liked this book because 1. It is my go to style of book and 2. I thought it was pretty witty and really well written. I was surprised to know this was a debut. They are certainly a dysfunctional family and I found the characters very intriguing - especially Maggie and Ethan. One thing I loved was that it never felt unrealistic - even if your family are normal (if that exists) there are little things that you can relate to. It was littered with great humour and I found the pacing to be great but I devoured the book quickly as it’s predecessor was highly boring. Overall, a decent four stars. Ridker is obviously very talented and I look forward to reading his other books in the future. One for those who loved The Nest and The Vacationers