"Often sidesplitting, mostly heartbreaking. This author's strong suit is wisecracks, the more irreverent the better." -Janet Maslin, "The New York Times" introduces a darkly entertaining bunch of dysfunctional relatives. "In a wry domestic tone nicely akin to Tom Perotta's, Mr. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
This Is Where I Leave You is Jonathan Tropper's ( One Last Thing Before I Go) most accomplished work to date, and a riotously funny, emotionally raw novel about love, marriage, divorce, family, and the ties that bind-whether we like it or not." Then Jen delivers the clincher: she's pregnant. The week quickly spins out of control as longstanding grudges resurface, secrets are revealed and old passions are reawakened. Simultaneously mourning the demise of his father and his marriage, Judd joins his dysfunctional family as they reluctantly sit shiva-and spend seven days and nights under the same roof. There is, however, one conspicuous absence: Judd's wife, Jen, whose affair with his radio- shock-jock boss has recently become painfully public.
The death of Judd Foxman's father marks the first time that the entire Foxman clan has congregated in years. a more sincere, insightful version of Nick Hornby, that other master of male psyche." USA Today Featuring cover artwork from the major motion picture starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, and Adam Driver
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