From the very first sentence (the longest run-on EVER), I knew it would be a struggle for me to enjoy this novel. The largest hurdle for me was dealing with the abundance of foul language. Honestly, I am no prude. I will even admit that some swear words can add humor and even a didactic element to novels, but Sweeney's excessive use was particularly disappointing.
Sadly, none of the characters were especially likeable, Leo least of all. Francie was surely not a believable character as a heartless mother of four. In addition, the choices the siblings made in their lives were frustrating, to say the least.
The redemptive quality of this novel is the plot. It delves into the repercussions faced by a group of siblings who banked their futures on funding from an assumed inheritance, one that was ultimately taken from them. This idea is great fodder for group discussion.
Read 12/6/18
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