The Nest
The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, published by HarperCollins on March 7, 2017, is a 400-page novel that delves into the complexities of family dynamics. The story revolves around the Plumb family, whose dysfunction reaches a critical point when siblings Melody, Beatrice, and Jack confront their older brother Leo, recently released from rehab. The narrative explores the impact of Leo’s reckless behavior, which has jeopardized their shared trust fund, “The Nest,” that they have been counting on to resolve various personal challenges.
Readers will find a blend of humor and irony as the Plumb siblings navigate their individual struggles, from Melody’s financial burdens to Jack’s secret debts and Bea’s stalled writing career. The book presents a vivid portrayal of family life, highlighting the tensions and dependencies that shape their relationships. Through the lens of these characters, the narrative invites reflection on the ways families cope with crises and the necessity of reimagining futures in the face of adversity.
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“Humor and delightful irony abound in this lively first novel.” —New York Times Book Review
Every family has its problems. But the Plumb family stands out as spectacularly dysfunctional. Years of simmering tensions finally reach a breaking point when Melody, Beatrice, and Jack Plumb gather in New York City to confront their charismatic and reckless older brother, Leo, freshly released from rehab. Months earlier, an inebriated Leo got behind the wheel of a car with a nineteen-year-old waitress as his passenger. The ensuing accident has endangered the Plumbs’ joint trust fund, “The Nest,” which they are months away from finally receiving. The Plumb siblings have been counting on the money to solve a number of self-inflicted problems.
Melody, a wife and mother in an upscale suburb, has an unwieldy mortgage and looming college tuition for her twin teenage daughters. Jack, an antiques dealer, has secretly borrowed against the beach cottage he shares with his husband, Walker, to keep his store open. And Bea, a once-promising short-story writer, just can’t seem to finish her overdue novel. Can Leo rescue his siblings and, by extension, the people they love? Or will everyone need to reimagine the futures they’ve envisioned…?
“An addictive, poignant read…enticing.” —Los Angeles Times
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