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Friday, September 25, 2020
Family Drama Offers Compelling Story and Relatable Characters
11:09 AM
(Image from Barnes & Noble)
Meredith Parker's twins have been away at college for four years, but she's still getting used to the idea of having an empty nest. Their upcoming graduation has her feeling especially unmoored. It doesn't help that their graduation celebration will involve spending extended time with her ex-husband and his very young fiancée. While Meredith and her husband, Roger, vow to be on their best behavior and make the most of their weekend away, no one can guarantee that sparks won't fly. Especially when each member of the family is harboring their own secrets ...
If the plot for Best Behavior by Wendy Francis seems a little thin, that's because it is. The novel is more episodic than structured, something I usually dislike because it creates stories that are unfocused, meandering, and often boring. Not so with Best Behavior. There's enough drama going on that the tale never gets dull. The characters are well-drawn, each with realistic flaws and insecurities. I might not have liked all of them, but I could relate to each on some level. Overall, I enjoyed the novel although I can't say I loved it.
A funny: I did get a good laugh out of the fact that the twins' graduation supposedly takes place in Spring 2020—and it proceeds as normal with an in-person ceremony, no face masks, no social distancing, and not one mention of COVID-19. Since I read an e-ARC of the book, it's possible the year was changed in the final printing of the book.
(Readalikes: Hm, no specific titles are coming to mind. You?)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for language (one F-bomb, plus milder expletives), mild sexual content, and depictions of illegal drug use and the abuse of prescription drugs
To the FTC, with love: I received an e-ARC of Best Behavior from the generous folks at HarperCollins in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
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