Title: This is Where I Leave YouAuthor: Jonathan Tropper
Genre: Fiction
Synopsis: The patriarch of the dysfunctional Foxman family passes away and requests that they sit shiva in his honor. The story follows Judd Foxman as he describes what it is like to be in close quarters with his mother, 3 siblings, their significant others, and their children for seven days. The situation is made more awkward by the fact that Judd is going through a divorce after his wife has an affair with his boss.
My Thoughts
I saw this as a movie a few years ago and when I saw it on sale at Books-a-Million I picked up a copy for me and one for my mom. The premise is super interesting and it is a step away from my usual genre.
Judd Foxman is an interesting character, kind of an "every-man." It makes the reader feel like they know exactly what he is going through. Unfortunately, in attempting to describe his experience the author is a bit more graphic/risque than I like. A few scenes I actually said "seriously!?" out loud to myself because it went too far.
If you can get passed the graphic nature of the writing, then you can look forward to a book that will make you laugh, cry, shake your head, and think deeply about the meaning of family and relationships.
Hopefully my mom will comment below what she thinks once she has finished reading it. As always anyone who reads something I review is invited to comment as well!
To buy this book from amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from Jonathan Tropper, visit the website linked above.
I saw this as a movie a few years ago and when I saw it on sale at Books-a-Million I picked up a copy for me and one for my mom. The premise is super interesting and it is a step away from my usual genre.
Judd Foxman is an interesting character, kind of an "every-man." It makes the reader feel like they know exactly what he is going through. Unfortunately, in attempting to describe his experience the author is a bit more graphic/risque than I like. A few scenes I actually said "seriously!?" out loud to myself because it went too far.
If you can get passed the graphic nature of the writing, then you can look forward to a book that will make you laugh, cry, shake your head, and think deeply about the meaning of family and relationships.
Hopefully my mom will comment below what she thinks once she has finished reading it. As always anyone who reads something I review is invited to comment as well!
To buy this book from amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from Jonathan Tropper, visit the website linked above.
