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A review by lisa1230
Among Friends by Hal Ebbott
3.75
Two middle-aged couples and their teenage daughters are spending a weekend at a country house in upstate New York to celebrate the host's 52nd birthday. The two men, Amos and Emerson, met on the first day of college and have now been friends for more than 30 years. Over the course of the weekend, mishaps and hurt feelings lead to a shocking and unspeakable act and the bonds of relationships are tested in the aftermath of the betrayal.
A novel about class, marriage, male friendship, and betrayal that shifts point of view providing the reader with access to the inner thoughts of the six main characters. I have mixed feelings about this book. The writing is beautiful without doubt and it's insightful - but these people are awful. Each of the adults is insufferable, cold, and calculating - willing to prioritize their social standing and lifestyle ahead of a child's wellbeing. Although it is painful to read at times, I couldn't put it down and then the ending was infuriating.
A novel about class, marriage, male friendship, and betrayal that shifts point of view providing the reader with access to the inner thoughts of the six main characters. I have mixed feelings about this book. The writing is beautiful without doubt and it's insightful - but these people are awful. Each of the adults is insufferable, cold, and calculating - willing to prioritize their social standing and lifestyle ahead of a child's wellbeing. Although it is painful to read at times, I couldn't put it down and then the ending was infuriating.