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The Family Fang
The Family Fang: A Novel | Kevin Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Fang called it art. Their children called it mischief.Performance artists Caleb and Camille Fang dedicated themselves to making great art. But when an artists work lies in subverting normality, it can be difficult to raise well-adjusted children. Just ask Buster and Annie Fang. For as long as they can remember, they starred (unwillingly) in their parents madcap pieces. But now that they are grown up, the chaos of their childhood has made it difficult to cope with life outside the fishbowl of their parents strange world.When the lives theyve built come crashing down, brother and sister have nowhere to go but home, where they discover that Caleb and Camille are planning one last performancetheir magnum opuswhether the kids agree to participate or not. Soon, ambition breeds conflict, bringing the Fangs to face the difficult decision about whats ultimately more important: their family or their art.Filled with Kevin Wilsons endless creativity, vibrant prose, sharp humor, and keen sense of the complex performances that unfold in the relationships of people who love one another, The Family Fang is a masterfully executed tale that is as bizarre as it is touching.
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CatMS
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What a strange dysfunctional family tale, but enjoying it.

Boy was this family strange but highly enjoyed the book.

Look forward to picking up another Kevin Wilson book.

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wen4blu
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Reading from the very bottom of my tbr pile. No idea how I even acquired this one.

#currentlyreading

Leftcoastzen I love this book! 5mo
Smrloomis It got great reviews as far as I remember… 5mo
Soubhiville I love Kevin Wilson! 5mo
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BkClubCare
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I finished this book 📕 this morning and convinced the husband to watch the movie 🎥 with me tonight. Now, I am usually a generous film critic when the story is a book I have read: I want to be surprised with delight that the director has captured something new, perhaps. But alas, the movie fails to capture the sweet angst and bitterness of trying to repair their broken childhood. Read the book, the movie can be skipped. ⬇️

BkClubCare But, what a cast! And the acting was fine. It just missed a true emotional hook. It was lackluster. The book is better and I hate saying it. But the book is better. #LitFilm #Book2Movie (edited) 1y
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BkClubCare
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What to do when you finish ALL your Currently-Readings and you have no clue what to read next?! I panic 🤣😳

So, I end up choosing Meryl Streep‘s narration of newly released Tom Lake and then THIS because it was ready to borrow and I assume it will be quick (no time to change my mind and dither on what I *should* be reading #sigh)

Even better when I see my beloved Ann P has endorsed The Family Fang when I try to find exact book cover for gr…

BkClubCare Of course… gr doesn‘t have this cover for the eBook. 😡 and OF COURSE I have no interest in my current book club selection due Tuesday. 1y
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Soubhiville
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Caleb and Camille Fang are performance artists. They do impromptu performances in shopping malls with audiences who are unsuspecting and probably never know that the chaos they‘ve just witnessed is supposed to be art. Their kids Annie and Buster are raised taking part in these fiascos.

Kevin Wilson is incredibly good at weird, while still giving me characters I care about and root for.

May‘s #bookspin, also #booked2023 for #weird .

Soubhiville I love that Annie is acting in a movie with spontaneously igniting children, and that Wilson later wrote a novel about spontaneously igniting children! 2y
DrexEdit I love Kevin Wilson's weird. ❤️😊 2y
Magpiegem I love Kevin Wilson so so much! 2y
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Ruthiella Thanks for the spoiler! I read the books in reverse order, so had forgotten that detail! Neat! Also, your paperback looks very well read! 😂 2y
Soubhiville @Ruthiella I got it used. 🙂📖 I‘d guess it‘s been read a few times before I got it. 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
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Soubhiville
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My Topics book club is reading books we‘ve recommended to each other specifically for May. One that was suggested to me is The Family Fang, since I like quirky books and have liked Kevin Wilson in the past. My library didn‘t have it on audio, so I‘ve picked up a used copy through Pango Books. I always browse the other things a seller has, so also got the Kingsolver 🙂📚🤷‍♀️ as you do.

alysonimagines Glad you found an affordable copy of The Family Fang and hope you enjoy it! And I‘m checking out Pango Books, that looks like a cool platform. 2y
Soubhiville @alysonimagines I‘ve ordered from quite a few sellers and every experience has been good! If you love used books like I do, I definitely recommend checking it out. 🖤 2y
Hooked_on_books Smart shopping! 2y
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Magpiegem
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Addison_Reads
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Although this doesn't come close to Nothing To See Here by this author, I still enjoyed it.

The Fang family will take you on a surreal adventure that will leave you wondering what will happen next. I wasn't expecting this book about dysfunctional family dynamics to actually end up involving a mystery, and the way it all unraveled was quite entertaining.

#Scarathlon #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick

BarbaraBB It doesn‘t come close to Nothing to See Here, I thought so too and my expectations of this one were too high. 2y
Addison_Reads @BarbaraBB It was actually your review I read before starting this one that had me go in with lower expectations, so thank you for that. Otherwise I probably would have compared the two books too much and not enjoyed it at all. 2y
BarbaraBB Glad to be of help 🤍 2y
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Suet624
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Two children grow up being characters in their parents performance art pieces. Some would think that would be awesome. Clearly, in this case, it‘s not. And then the parents go missing. … how the adult children respond differs and their shared history requires they determine together what to do next. I enjoyed this one but not quite as much as Nothing to See Here.

BarbaraBB I had such high expectations after Nothing too but this one couldn‘t live up to them 3y
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Suet624
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Reading Wilson‘s first novel, I was surprised to see that he had actually mapped out his second novel already. Here the plot of Nothing to See Here is imagined as a script for a movie that one of the characters in this book will appear in.

LibrarianToujours Ha! I‘m reading Nothing to See Here right now 🤓 3y
Suet624 @802Librarian I really liked that one. 3y
Suet624 And you changed your name! Spectacular!! 3y
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Megabooks Wow! Read FF first and didn‘t remember this. Cool. 3y
LibrarianToujours @Suet624 Did it right after I moved! 3y
Ruthiella How cool! 3y
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Magpiegem
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Thank you so much @Mitch for my #littlechristmasswap gift. I have been really poorly today and this has given me something to smile about. I‘m so pleased you sent me this book, I love Kevin Wilson and can‘t wait to read it!

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I hope you feel better soon ❤️ 3y
LiteraryinPA Hope you feel better. 💗 I loved this book so hopefully it hits the spot for you. 3y
Reagan The Family Fang was one of my top reads from last year, it‘s so good! 3y
Mitch Oh no! Sorry to hear you‘re feeling under the weather. Hopefully today is better. Glad you like the book. It felt like a positive one to start a new year off with xx 3y
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Reagan
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Omg I loved it! Quick recap, mom and dad are performance artists whose kids lives are falling apart and move homes. Things escalate. Told with flashbacks of their childhood through performance art pieces. Just a really delightful book. Funny, charming, awkward, and an ending I never saw coming, it‘s just wonderful. I wouldn‘t categorize it further but this author is moving into auto buy status. All the stars!

AvidReader25 I keep forgetting about this one. I need to read it! I really liked his book Nothing to See Here. 4y
britt_brooke This one‘s delightfully weird. I loved it, too! 4y
Reagan @AvidReader25 yes I have heard really good things about that one! I‘ll have to get it soon. 4y
Reagan @britt_brooke you are right! It was such an original book! 4y
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Reagan
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I‘ve lost a bit of reading momentum but am plugging way on The Family Fang which continues to be a delight! For Caturday, here‘s MacGruber helping me with Hermione‘s Time Turner sweater that I‘m making for my daughter.

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I went into this one completely unaware and I am loving it. Called and Camille Fang are well known performance artists whose children are critical parts of their work. Years later, both kids end up coming home to be with their parents. So far, really interesting, and laugh out loud moments pop up out of nowhere but it‘s also very uncomfortable. I need to finish it so I can watch the movie.

BarbaraBB Have you read the tagged one? I found it even better! 4y
Reagan @BarbaraBB I haven‘t, but it is rapidly moving to the top of my list! 4y
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Just.Linds
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I‘ll admit this book started off slow, and eventually I downloaded it on Audible. Which 10/10 have this story ready to you. So worth it. Anyhoo the entire time I was pissed. Caleb Fang is the ultimate definition of douchebag and Camille is so brainwashed. I truly believe she loved Annie and Buster but was so desperate for his approval that she let them walk. Oh my god Annie and Buster. Talk about resilience. Talk about 2 badass kids. AMAZING PLOT

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Once again I wish there was a “pick -“ or So- so +. Which is where this book ranks. I think it started off great - two incredibly weird parents who include their 2 children Buster and Annie I what they call “art” which could include various types of deception and law breaking. Weird part is that I just read another book by the same author and he includes a movie I this one based on parts of the other book. Good, not great, definitely creative.

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The reference to Nothing to See Here was the highlight of this book for me. I expected so much and the premise was good (two parents who are willing to sacrifice all for their art, even their children who are part of their performance), but unfortunately I didn‘t care for the characters nor the art nor the lives of the children as adults.

#SummerFun #ReadOutside #ATY2020 #BookRelatedToTheArts

Megabooks His best book is Nothing to See Here, so I‘m hoping his books get better and better. Fang was 3.5⭐️ for me. 4y
BarbaraBB @Megabooks I heard his backlist was good too so I thought I‘d try but now I will wait for a new work! 4y
Megabooks @BarbaraBB Fang is his second best. He had a sophomore slump with this one that I‘m tagging. I enjoyed it mostly because I like the narrator and read the audiobook. It was part of my #BOTMchallenge in 2017. 4y
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Suet624 I‘m with you (of course!) on this book. 3y
BarbaraBB @Suet624 I saw you were reading it and I was hoping you‘d like it better than I did 🤷🏻‍♀️ 3y
Suet624 @BarbaraBB a so-so for sure. 3y
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BarbaraBB
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#WeeklyForecast 25/20

Today I started America for Beginners. I hope it‘s less fluffy than its cover suggests. This week I also want to read the #NYRBBookClub book and I have been meaning to read the tagged book because I loved Nothing to See Here and @britt_brooke says this one‘s just as good!

Ruthiella I agree with @britt_brooke , if you liked Nothing to See Here you will probably like The Family Fang. Both are bizarre and funny with and undercurrent of bittersweet. 😀 4y
Cinfhen Looks like you have a good week of reads ahead 😁❣️ 4y
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britt_brooke @Ruthiella Exactly! 💚 4y
Megabooks Really enjoyed Family Fang! 4y
squirrelbrain Ooh I loved Nothing to See Here - didn‘t realise there was another by the same author - stacked! 4y
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jdiehr
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I'm beginning to get excited whenever I see Kevin Wilson's name. He is a gifted writer with a knack for absurd stories.

This is the story of 2 siblings whose parents enjoy wreaking havoc in the name of art. When their parents disappear, leaving behind a bloody scene, Buster and Annie don't know if it's real or just another bizarre setup by their unpredictable parents.

I enjoyed that Wilson alluded to "Nothing To See Here" a couple of times.

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Luckily this was a Prime selection, so I only lost time and not money. I was still disinterested at 30% but attributed that to reading one chapter here and there. By 42%, I still didn't care for the people. I'm bailing at 58% and maybe I'll seek out the movie and watch the last 30 minutes for a little closure. The children aren't bad but the parents just seem like horrible human beings and not even in a fun way. #dnf #bail #justwatchthemovie

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BLeCompte
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Was pretty good but compared to other books I was reading at the same time, it didn‘t capture my attention. Felt like I finished it because I had to, obligated, more than I wanted to see how it ended.

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EH2018
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Hi guys! Still deciding here! Leaning towards family fang, but most of these seem good. Also open to Evelyn but its nearly 500 pages(!)
#lmpbc #groupu @lovesbooks87 @aroc @TheWordJar

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Lovesbooks87 I am okay with The Family Fang but they all sound good. I am a fast reader so I would be okay if you picked Evelyn but I trust you to pick whatever you think is good! 5y
TheWordJar They all sound good to me! Can‘t wait to see what you pick! 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Hey!! Just checking on you!! Happy all is well!! ❤️ 5y
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Megabooks
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For those fans of Nothing to See Here that want to try Wilson‘s backlist, this is a great place to start!

It‘s an odd premise that I think people don‘t get, hence the stars. But if you did like Nothing, there‘s a good chance you‘ll enjoy Fang.

JackOBotts I really enjoyed this book. Great deal! 5y
BarbaraBB Ooh, I want to read this one! 5y
Megabooks @JackOBotts me too! It is! 5y
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Megabooks @BarbaraBB I wish you could get US kindle deals! 5y
Leftcoastzen I loved the wacky Fangs. 5y
Megabooks @Leftcoastzen they‘re definitely wacky and fun! 5y
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Nevertoobusyforbooks
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It seems like most people loved this book but I‘m struggling with it. I bought it because I loved Nothing to See Here so I thought I‘d try another book by the author. I‘m a little over half way through and finding it hard to care about what happens to these characters. They‘re not giving me the same warmth (pardon the pun) as the fire children did in NTSH.

LiteraryinPA Hmm... so I am one of the Littens who really liked this one, but I can see what you mean about the warmth. This one and Perfect Little World focused more on the quirkiness in the families than a loving connection, but I still loved them. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 5y
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Starting this today, just a random selection.

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AshleyC816
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A great story about how your past dictates your future. I was rooting for the Fang kids the whole time, even while I was cringing at some of their actions. I can see why this one was a hit!

britt_brooke Yay - happy you liked it! 5y
AshleyC816 @britt_brooke Me too! Thanks for the recommendation! 5y
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britt_brooke
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ After falling in love with Nothing to See Here, I‘m excitedly working through Wilson‘s backlist. Performance artist parents, Caleb and Camille Fang, finally take a “piece” too far. The progression of their bizarre antics is documented nonlinearly, and ultimately, their children are left wondering wtf is real? Absolutely cringeworthy family dysfunction. Nothing makes me happier than quirk and satire.

Leftcoastzen I haven‘t read his others but I loved this quirky book! Great review. 5y
britt_brooke @Leftcoastzen Thanks! 💚 I‘m reading Perfect Little World now. Can‘t get enough! There‘s nothing better than discovering a new author to love. 5y
JackOBotts I loved Family Fang and Perfect Little World. His take(s) on family is solid. 👍🏼 5y
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britt_brooke @JackOBotts His writing is quirky but poignant, not an easy thing to pull off. I‘m reading Perfect Little World now! 5y
KarenUK Love this book! 💕 5y
Megabooks Fantastic book! 5y
Megabooks Did you do the audiobook? 5y
AshleyC816 I just bought this after reading Nothing to See Here, I‘ll have to put it at the top of my TBR! 5y
emilyhaldi Fab!! I‘m stacking this to read ASAP as I‘m loving Nothing to See already, 50 pages in 5y
BarbaraBB Another 5 star read? #stacked 5y
Reviewsbylola I have this one on my TBR. 5y
britt_brooke @emilyhaldi Hope you like this one, too! I‘m reading his other novel Perfect Little World now, and unfortunately, it‘s not nearly as good. 5y
britt_brooke @Reviewsbylola I think you‘ll like this one. Totally quirky and different. 5y
britt_brooke @Megabooks Yes! And you‘re right, Plummer is fantastic! 5y
AshleyC816 @britt_brooke Great! I just started this it today! 5y
emilyhaldi I read Perfect Little World a couple years ago and really didn‘t like it... glad I gave him another chance for NTSH!! 5y
britt_brooke @emilyhaldi You‘re brave to try him again after that, but I‘m glad you did! 5y
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Grabbing a quick Christmas Eve workout because, Santa knows, I‘m going to eat and drink too much the next couple of days. 🎄🍪🥂🥃 Listening to The Family Fang on audio. I‘m officially a Kevin Wilson fan!

💚 Happy Holidays, Littens! 💚

Megabooks Therese Plummer is my favorite narrator!! Enjoy!! 5y
julesG Are sparring with Olaf? 5y
quietlycuriouskate I did an hour's cardio workout this afternoon (with the help of Prince!) because I will likely attempt to eat my own weight in roast potatoes tomorrow. 5y
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Scochrane26 I was going to exercise today but didn‘t. I did make myself go last night though. 5y
britt_brooke @Megabooks I honestly think this is my first time listening to her, but she‘s fantastic! 5y
britt_brooke @julesG 🥊🥊 5y
britt_brooke @kathedron 😆🙌🏻 5y
britt_brooke @Scochrane26 💪🏻💪🏻 5y
BarbaraBB How cool you already read another Kevin Wilson. I was just looking for one. Have a very merry Christmas 🎄🎁💃🥂 5y
britt_brooke @BarbaraBB Merry Christmas!! 5y
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Surprisingly enjoyed this tale of a quirky artistic family (which reminded me more of Tobias, Lindsey, and Maeybe Funke than the royal tennenbaums) that goes around doing performance pieces and how that has an effect on the now grown children. A different quick read.

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Brooke_H
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I saw this movie a few years back, and I thought it was...meh. I kind of forgot I had the book on my shelf. I'm really glad I finally picked it up. It's funny and poignant and smart. It probably also helps that I have a strong dislike for performance art. As others have said, it's very Wes Anderson-y.

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Brooke_H
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So I'm reading this book (which is great, btw) and one of the characters, an actor, is reading a script in which a woman is hired as a nanny to two children who randomly spontaneously combust. They are not hurt, but everything around them is. She gradually grows to love the children. BUT...just a few days ago I heard about a short story EXACTLY like this on one of my many book podcasts. Anyone know it? I'm dying to know which came first?

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The June book for my summer book club. My mom didn‘t like it at all but it has lots of accolades so I‘m hoping for a good read and a great discussion.

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LiteraryinPA
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Kevin Wilson has become an auto-read author for me, and I was totally absorbed in this one. It‘s about a couple whose whole life revolves around disrupting the status quo through unexpected performance art. Once they have kids, they involve them in their strange performances. Now, the kids are grown up and navigating their own kinds of art and relationships. If you like quirky characters and great writing, I highly recommend this! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lreads 😻😻 6y
BookBabe ❤️😻😻❤️ 6y
BibliOphelia It‘s on my TBR - will have to bump it up! 6y
mabell 😹😹😻What a picture! 6y
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BiblioBimbo
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My first really good read in a while. A truly dysfunctional family in every sense, but it still manages to be funny and optimistic. I can see why it isn't for everyone, but I truly enjoyed it!

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JackOBotts
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My pick for #LMPBC Round 1 -
The Fangs performance art borders on small-scale “Project Mayhem” levels...create disarray in a public space to see what happens. But what are the long-term effects of this art on two young children forced to participate in the creative process? We meet Annie & Buster Fang at coincidently coordinating crossroads in their lives and see them process their parents‘/their family‘s art and it‘s lasting impact. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jerdencon This was a fun quirky book! 7y
JackOBotts @Jerdencon glad you liked it! I recommend Perfect Little World. I read this first and really enjoyed it, too. Another story about family. (edited) 7y
mariaku21 I really liked this! What a good way to end Round 1 @JackOBotts 7y
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My #LMPBC selection has returned! I‘m looking forward to seeing everyone‘s comments. @Jerdencon - I finished your pick last week, but have yet to get to the post office...so sorry! It‘s been a pleasure reading with you, @mariaku21 and @MoniqueReads305 🤗! I hope to make it back for Round 3. 💚#GroupH!💚

mariaku21 It made it @JackOBotts ! It was an awesome Round 1of #LMPBC, can't wait to see you and @MoniqueReads305 for Round 3 if possible. @Jerdencon and I are keeping #GroupH alive! 7y
Jerdencon @JackOBotts sorry about my accident with the chocolate! And no worries about when it gets here- looking forward to reading all the comments too. @MoniqueReads305 I just finished your book today and will mail it back tomorrow. It's been fun reading with all of you... all the books were great! @mariaku21 #grouph #lmpbc (edited) 7y
JackOBotts LOL...no worries @Jerdencon...I love a book with “history” 🍫😉! 7y
JackOBotts @Jerdencon I made it to the post office today. I hope the book makes it to you by week‘s end, but who know what Nor‘easter Quinn has in store. Stay safe tomorrow! 🌬☃️❄️🌨 7y
Jerdencon @JackOBotts no worries! I just mailed @MoniqueReads305 book out today too! 7y
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mrozzz
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So....incredibly strange. Nothing like Perfect Little World, also by Wilson, it details his broad mind — this story is terribly sad & mundane, and actually quite splendid, its characters so easily pitied.

Annie & Buster are children of the famous Fangs, performance artists who put their kids into outrageous/dangerous acts for Art‘s sake. They have 0 awareness of trauma instilled on their kids, always vying to outdo their peers & themselves.

JaclynW Great review! 7y
Dragon A funny dysfunctional family 7y
mrozzz @JaclynW thanks!! 😊 7y
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mrozzz @Dragon seriously!! 7y
Leftcoastzen Some times I laughed so hard yet was saying to myself you narcissistic art creeps , be parents for craps sake. 7y
mrozzz @Leftcoastzen oh yeah..... I tried to read it as leaning towards satire so I didn‘t feel like socking those parents in the face. 7y
Leftcoastzen @mrozzz 😄👍 7y
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?? Love this.

"She could not smash anything without breaking herself."

Books88 👏👏👏 7y
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PNWBookseller85
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Pickpick

Loved this one. Second time reading it, this time for the teen bookclub I run at the bookshop where I work.

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MicheleinPhilly
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Mehso-so

I know I'm in the minority with this one but it was just OK. It was clever and mildly entertaining but I found myself thinking, "What's the point?" This is something I feel like I might have enjoyed a lot more if I read it 15-20 years ago. 3 ⭐️.

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mrozzz
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Giggling to myself reading Family Fang in an ebook while also taking score for my pool league. It's slow going but keeps me on my toes. 😁 The things we do to keep reading.

bookish_wookish I miss playing league!! 😔 7y
mrozzz @bookish_wookish you've played?? 😄 What happened? 7y
bookish_wookish we jumped bars for a few years then started a team at the bar that my sons father worked at. he left on not so good terms and yanked me off the roster too as kind of a “take that” message to the bar 😂 shortly after that his brother died and he was always our team captain and mentor so it just wasnt the same 😢 @mrozzz 7y
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mrozzz WOW @bookish_wookish Hope you can get back into it ASAP. Not sure how I'd function week to week without this constant. 7y
bookish_wookish Yess! I miss being part of a team more than anything! @mrozzz 7y
mrozzz I really hope it happens for you! 🤞🏻🎱 @bookish_wookish 7y
MicheleinPhilly I'm reading Family Fang right now too! 7y
mrozzz @MicheleinPhilly what a strange ride it is! 7y
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WordsandNerds
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This was a fabulous read! Hilariously funny and original, as well as disturbing. I would highly recommend this book and then watch the film, its a great film adaption. Read this!

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Dragon
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#Awkward is having 1. Performance art parents who don't know when to be real 2. A would be boyfriend with impossible girlfriend criteria 3. A grieving bookseller find an abandoned baby 👶 #fallintobooks

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The parents use their children as part of their performance art pieces (or what most people would call disturbing the peace, but whatevs), and refer to them as Child A and Child B (Annie and Buster). Beyond messed up, but strangely funny (dysfunctional families usually aren't my thing) and definitely a #familyaffair #AugustGrrrl @Cinfhen

Cinfhen I think Kevin Wilson is known for his biting humor 😉good choice 7y
Dragon This book was great, the Fangs are seriously messed up , 😀👍 7y
gossamerchild @Cinfhen the humor was great. Definitely could not have handled this without the snark 😁 7y
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gossamerchild
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Uh. What on EARTH did I just read? 🤔😳.