buttercupita 's review for:

The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz
4.0

The second book I've read this year about a slightly loathsome dysfunctional family, and again, something I really enjoyed (particularly when I switched from the paperback to the audiobook.) The first part, which gives the background on the parents, was just okay -- I actually considered abandoning the book because I didn't find either character very interesting. In the second part, though, the triplets begin to pursue their own paths, and things get much more layered and intriguing. The ending was a bit too pat for me, but on the whole, I thought it was a worthwhile read. I know I will continue to think about these characters (especially if I ever find myself on the Cornell campus....)