APRIL 2024 REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2020 AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'A literary love child of Jonathan Franzen and Anne Tyler . . . outstanding and highly enjoyable' Observer 'The Most Fun We Ever Had is as good as books come' Telegraph 'I loved this book' Bryony Gordon 'The perfect, engrossing holiday read' RED 'A gripping and poignant ode to a messy, loving family in all its glory' Madeline Miller 'A moving, immersive, often very funny study of family and sisterhood' Sunday Times 'Like Meg Wolitzer. A forensic dissection of family past and present, I loved it. If you like reading about relationships, this one is for you.' Pandora Sykes MEET THE SORENSON FAMILY. MARILYN has somehow fallen into motherhood and spent four decades married to DAVID, who's pretty certain he loves her more than anyone has ever loved another person. WENDY, their eldest, a cause for concern, soothes herself with drink after being widowed young, while VIOLET, lawyer-turned-stay-at-home-mother, is disturbed by the reappearance of a son placed for adoption fifteen years earlier. LIZA, a professor, is pregnant with a baby she's not sure she wants by a man she's not sure she loves and GRACE, their dawdling youngest daughter, lives a lie that no one in her family suspects.
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Claire Lombardo
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Claire Lombardo is an American writer. Her novel The Most Fun We Ever Had (2019) was a New York Times bestseller and was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction.
The Most Fun We Ever Had
by Claire Lombardo
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A powerful family saga exploring how prophecy and belief shape individual lives. Four siblings receive a prediction about their death dates, which profoundly influences their life choices. The novel delves into family dynamics, personal destiny, and the complex relationships between siblings, similar to Lombardo's exploration of familial connections.
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A sweeping family narrative centered on a brother and sister bound by their complicated family history. Spanning decades, the novel explores themes of inheritance, memory, and familial love. Patchett's nuanced character development and multigenerational storytelling align closely with Lombardo's narrative approach.
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A deeply emotional novel about two neighboring families whose lives become intertwined through love, tragedy, and forgiveness. The story follows generations of interconnected families, examining how past events ripple through relationships. Like 'The Most Fun We Ever Had', it offers a nuanced portrayal of family complexity and emotional resilience.
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A multigenerational story about two Irish immigrant sisters and their complex family history. The novel explores themes of sisterhood, secrets, and familial bonds across decades. Sullivan's deep dive into family dynamics closely aligns with Lombardo's narrative approach.
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A warm, insightful novel about family dynamics and personal growth. The story follows a mother and her adult children navigating life's complexities. Straub's compassionate portrayal of family relationships echoes Lombardo's narrative depth.
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A contemporary family story about interconnected lives and generational relationships. The novel follows former bandmates and their children navigating personal challenges and family expectations. Straub's warm, insightful approach to family dynamics echoes Lombardo's storytelling style.
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A family vacation novel revealing hidden tensions and unspoken truths. The Post family's trip becomes a catalyst for confronting long-held secrets and personal struggles. Straub's exploration of family complexity mirrors Lombardo's nuanced character studies.
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A novel exploring academic relationships and personal ambitions. The story delves into complex interpersonal dynamics and individual struggles within an intellectual setting. Prins's nuanced character exploration resonates with Lombardo's approach to character development.
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