A review by hmbb99
The Imperfects by Amy Meyerson

4.0

The Millers are an imperfect family, who have trouble getting along. When their grandmother dies, they all put aside their troubles to attend the shiva. Beck, who was closest to Helen, their grandmother, inherits a jeweled brooch that contains a yellow diamond. Beck has it appraised by her friend Vicktor, who tells her that it is the missing Florentine diamond which is worth millions if the Millers can prove that Helen acquired the diamond legally.
This sets the Millers off on a journey to find out about their family history, while at the same time dealing with their current family issues. In discovering Helen's past, they discover themselves and they develop an understanding of their relationships with each other.
This story encompasses two separate time periods of present day and WWII. It explores how family and love grows and changes. It shows how the past can influence your future. The story teaches you that you can have an imperfect life but still have a life worth living.
This story will make you laugh and cry. It will make you take a look at your own life and your own family history. It will take you on a history ride back to Vienna. It will both break your heart and fill it with love.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book. The opinions are my own.