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A review by nancyflanagan
The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz
5.0
I am a newcomer to Jean Hanff Korelitz's books--but thoroughly enjoyed this family saga, which was, by turns, heart-tugging and hilarious, in its own wry and introspective way.
Korelitz is an intelligent writer--there are substantiated bits of culture and essential questions strewn through the book, from an over-the-top description of progressive education to drilling down into the heart of affirmative action. She takes a crack at the Mormons, as well as the Republicans in 2017. And the writing just spools out, full of humor and broken hearts.
And then--while she doesn't tie things up neatly, in a bow--she gives us hope that families that seem irretrievably damaged can actually have hope. It was a delicious novel, long and layered with detail--but one that rewards you, at the end. Five stars.
Korelitz is an intelligent writer--there are substantiated bits of culture and essential questions strewn through the book, from an over-the-top description of progressive education to drilling down into the heart of affirmative action. She takes a crack at the Mormons, as well as the Republicans in 2017. And the writing just spools out, full of humor and broken hearts.
And then--while she doesn't tie things up neatly, in a bow--she gives us hope that families that seem irretrievably damaged can actually have hope. It was a delicious novel, long and layered with detail--but one that rewards you, at the end. Five stars.