A review by baoluong
Other People's Houses by Abbi Waxman

2.0

Through the device of carpooling, we get an insight of the cul-de-sac drama. Woooooo! Maybe there aren't enough stories about middle aged married couples. Certainly, I don't think we have stories revolving around raising children and them not being a ploy to land you a date. While I enjoyed the moments Frances struggle to maintain suburban life, I also kind of don't care. There's something about affairs, disagreements, and soccer games that induces a general lack of care.

Maybe this is about settling and finding yourself at a certain age not where you want to be. This dissonance causes the characters to argue and make decisions they later regret. I recommend this for people who want realism and are fascinated by small talk.