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A review by judithdcollins
The Smart One by Jennifer Close
3.0
I have not read Jennifer’s earlier book “Girls in White Dresses” -- will try and read it later. I listened to the audio version of The Smart One and it was not my favorite and a little different than most of the books I read; however, I did enjoy the writing style. The author did an exceptional job with her characterization, and details. I think the narrator could have done a little better job as she was kind of blah.
The novel is centered around family (Weezy and Will Coffey’s grown children have all moved back home just when she thinks she will be empty nest) – all with problems and issues – totally different personalities. Martha the oldest (30) with plenty of issues, Claire (middle child who has money issues and broken off her engagement), and youngest Max who gets his girlfriend pregnant.
The story is told from different perspectives of each of the characters bridging the gap between old and young. With other drama from elderly mother Bets and sister, Maureen – what a crew! The book would be fitting for young and old alike; however, be prepared for a lot of self-pity, depression, and whining.
The novel is centered around family (Weezy and Will Coffey’s grown children have all moved back home just when she thinks she will be empty nest) – all with problems and issues – totally different personalities. Martha the oldest (30) with plenty of issues, Claire (middle child who has money issues and broken off her engagement), and youngest Max who gets his girlfriend pregnant.
The story is told from different perspectives of each of the characters bridging the gap between old and young. With other drama from elderly mother Bets and sister, Maureen – what a crew! The book would be fitting for young and old alike; however, be prepared for a lot of self-pity, depression, and whining.