The Nest, by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (2016)
The Nest is a novel of a very dysfunctional family. The four adult children believe they will inherit a very large sum of money when the youngest, Melody, turns 40. On the eve of her 40th birthday, the oldest sibling, Leo, found himself in a compromising position when he crashed his car and his passenger, a 19-year-old undocumented waitress, was maimed. The family matriarch decides to buy off the waitress to avoid a scandal. The money used, however, was the "Nest". The remaining sibling realize that their portion is greatly reduced, and they had been living a lifestyle that was relying on the funds. All are in desperate financial straights. Will Leo repay the Nest, so each sibling can receive the amount each believes they are owed?
I didn't find any of the characters particularly likable. Although Leo promises to repay the Nest, he claims he needs three months to come up with a plan. Will he come through with his promise? Does the reader care?
Read: October 9, 2017
3 Stars
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