sarahbrarian's review against another edition
1.0
This is the sort of mediocre book that seems to have been written for the sole purpose of being made into a contemptuously bad movie. See also “This is where I leave you”.
hensleymelissa22's review against another edition
2.0
Reading this for a book club but might have given up on it otherwise. Boring story about characters I wasn’t invested in or cared about. The author’s writing style was fine and I’d probably give him another chance but this book was not interesting.
esther_a_'s review
3.75
A week in the life of a dysfunctional family.
Entertaining and a bit ridiculous in parts, not a huge amount of depth in some of the characters.
Entertaining and a bit ridiculous in parts, not a huge amount of depth in some of the characters.
Had a slow start but I then ended up reading the last 200 pages within a day.
Probably not a memorable book but I did enjoy the easy read.
Probably not a memorable book but I did enjoy the easy read.
cooloolat's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you Kris D'Agostino, Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the ARC of The Antiques. It is a sometimes dark and occasionally humorous tale of a dysfunctional family. I began this book, found it difficult initially to relate to the characters. I’ve finished it now and recommend doing so; the characters develop with quirkiness and make the story entertaining. The final chapter pulls it all together. Enjoyable read.
ankewesterman's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
leslie_d's review against another edition
2.0
I read this for a Book Club and that is the only reason I picked up this book because following various caricatures/family members around as they come to a reckoning surrounding a significant event are stories that tend lack any real appeal for me. And apparently, I haven't the sense of humor for them.
It is well-written, which made it readable, but that didn't make it interesting. Maybe I need to simmer on it; looking for the Book Club meeting to help recover some of it for me.
It is well-written, which made it readable, but that didn't make it interesting. Maybe I need to simmer on it; looking for the Book Club meeting to help recover some of it for me.
kharri815's review against another edition
5.0
I appreciate D’Agostino’s voice, and skilled representation of a variety of family dynamics. I didn’t think I would enjoy his second book as much as his first, but I truly connected with it. The entire story takes place during one turbulent week but nothing feels artificially milked.
the_old_gray_cat's review against another edition
3.0
Absorbing and entertaining novel about a dysfunctional family, but the characters were sometimes not credible.