readwithrenee 's review for:

The Good House by Ann Leary

3.0

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3.5 stars, really. This book paints an intriguing picture of an alcoholic in denial. I wondered how many people, (successful in their careers, well liked by peers, devoted to family, etc.), struggle daily with addiction and refuse to admit that they need help. This is well written, but it was hard to "like" any of the characters. It is a sad story, as addiction stories most often will be, of almost an entire lifetime spent in a drunken haze. I worry about drunk drivers, and it's a terrible problem in America. This book makes me even more worried about who is driving around me and my family.