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I would have liked this more had I read it closer to 2008. But even in 2017, I think that was too far removed to make the way Baker told this story effective. What happed at Weiss was only vaguely referred to and so it just kinda overshadowed what was meant to be the real story. I kept expecting things to be explored more specifically, had I realised that was never going to happen, I'd have DNFed, for sure.

Book 1/4 for #SuperSeptember

Article by the author of the tagged book: https://lithub.com/reading-every-unread-book-on-my-bookshelf-during-the-pandemic...

Book #2 of #readathon finished. Another book I was partially through - got this one/met Baker at #mfob last week. I'm shocked I haven't seen anyone talking about this book yet.
THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD. It follows a mother, a daughter, their friends and the nanny after an investment bank fails. The writing is INCREDIBLE. For me, better than The Nest, and MFA writing WAY better than Sweetbitter. Baker is a rockstar. I couldn't put this book down. 5 🌟

An impressive debut, perhaps a wee too ambitious? I'm not sure this needed to clock in at 500 pages? But I did enjoy reading the stories of the different female characters handling the great financial downfall of the great Bob D'Amico and their connection to him. This was our in-person book club choice and I think it will make for great discussion! Plenty to talk about in this one!

Pretty spot on commentary about the "emptiness" of these kind of lives. Yes, I really am enjoying this one. Great book club choice - there will be plenty to talk about. What a wonderful debut. (Of course I still have 400 pages to go - this is quite chunky!!)

I'm enjoying this so far. I like the women in it (well some of them - but it's the main characters that are great). Enjoying this gorgeous day reading outside.

It's chunky! Surprising our in-person book club picked it and I'm really, really hoping it's a great big epic and wonderful read. I need more of those in my life!

This was very very good. Takes place in 2008 during the financial collapse. This story revolves around the family and friends of a CEO that's bank just collapsed (think Lehman Brothers). I liked the take on focusing on the wife and child and those closest to them. It is a little long, but enjoyable throughout.

Next up...really looking forward to this.