Finished: The Latecomer (Korelitz) A very good book, that grew on me as I read it, because at the beginning, frankly, none of the characters were likable at all. I will never understand how brothers and sisters aren't close like I always have been with my own. This made three of the major characters very unappealing to me. However, by the end, and by the time the siblings grew the heck up, I'd say this was definitely a book that has enriched me and I'm so glad I read it. I don't have the wherewithal to give a good summary right now, so this will be one of those times that I totally cheat and use the Amazon summary. But, it's a really good summary. :-)
"The Latecomer follows the story of the wealthy, New York City-based Oppenheimer family, from the first meeting of parents Salo and Johanna, under tragic circumstances, to their triplets born during the early days of IVF. As children, the three siblings – Harrison, Lewyn, and Sally – feel no strong familial bond and cannot wait to go their separate ways, even as their father becomes more distanced and their mother more desperate. When the triplets leave for college, Johanna, faced with being truly alone, makes the decision to have a fourth child. What role will the “latecomer” play in this fractured family?
A complex novel that builds slowly and deliberately, The Latecomer touches on the topics of grief and guilt, generational trauma, privilege and race, traditions and religion, and family dynamics. It is a profound and witty family story from an accomplished author, known for the depth of her character studies, expertly woven storylines, and plot twists."
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