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A review by stacyroth
In Twenty Years by Allison Winn Scotch
4.0
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
Bea, Annie, Colin, Lindy, Owen, and Catherine were best friends throughout college, a six-pointed star as they liked to call themselves. Now, at 40, they are no longer close and have turned into versions of themselves their college selves would not have recognized. Owen and Catherine were the perfect couple in college; now, Owen is a stay-at-home dad while Catherine is too busy running her domestic empire to spend time at home. Lindy is a famous musician who is struggling to keep herself relevant as the music industry values youth. Colin, who had dreamed of becoming a neurosurgeon because he has always like rescuing people, gave up neurosurgery and became a successful plastic surgeon in Hollywood. Annie spends her time perfecting her Facebook and Instagram uploads to make her life seem perfect despite her marital problems. Bea – the cornerstone of their friendship – died unexpectedly at 27. However, she left a request with her lawyer that her friends come back to the house they shared in college (which she bought) to commemorate her 40th birthday. As they spend the 4th of July weekend together, secrets are revealed.
I really enjoyed this story. The characters were well-rounded. While most of them were living lives most of us could only imagine (famous singer, CEO), they still faced the same fears, insecurities, and problems the rest of us face in our lives. I thought it was really sad that the characters lost touch after the incident at Catherine and Owen’s wedding and then Bea’s funeral; I spent the book hoping they would be able to move past what had happened and become friends again.
Bea, Annie, Colin, Lindy, Owen, and Catherine were best friends throughout college, a six-pointed star as they liked to call themselves. Now, at 40, they are no longer close and have turned into versions of themselves their college selves would not have recognized. Owen and Catherine were the perfect couple in college; now, Owen is a stay-at-home dad while Catherine is too busy running her domestic empire to spend time at home. Lindy is a famous musician who is struggling to keep herself relevant as the music industry values youth. Colin, who had dreamed of becoming a neurosurgeon because he has always like rescuing people, gave up neurosurgery and became a successful plastic surgeon in Hollywood. Annie spends her time perfecting her Facebook and Instagram uploads to make her life seem perfect despite her marital problems. Bea – the cornerstone of their friendship – died unexpectedly at 27. However, she left a request with her lawyer that her friends come back to the house they shared in college (which she bought) to commemorate her 40th birthday. As they spend the 4th of July weekend together, secrets are revealed.
I really enjoyed this story. The characters were well-rounded. While most of them were living lives most of us could only imagine (famous singer, CEO), they still faced the same fears, insecurities, and problems the rest of us face in our lives. I thought it was really sad that the characters lost touch after the incident at Catherine and Owen’s wedding and then Bea’s funeral; I spent the book hoping they would be able to move past what had happened and become friends again.