The Most Fun We Ever Had
The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson in 2020, is a family saga that delves into the complexities of relationships within the Sorenson family. Spanning 537 pages, this edition explores the lives of Marilyn and David, who have navigated four decades of marriage, and their four daughters, each facing their own challenges and secrets. The narrative intricately weaves together themes of family life, adoption, and the emotional struggles that arise from both personal and shared histories.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of the Sorenson family dynamics, highlighting the varied experiences of each daughter. Wendy grapples with loss and coping mechanisms, while Violet confronts the implications of a long-lost son. Liza faces uncertainty in her pregnancy and relationship, and Grace lives a hidden life that remains undetected by her family. This book presents a nuanced examination of family ties, sisterhood, and the impact of past decisions on present lives, making it a thoughtful exploration of familial bonds and individual journeys.
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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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