A review by lizmurphy
This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This book felt like watching Parenthood in the best way. This book was written in 2009 and it definitely read like a book that was written in 2009. Parts of it felt dated and even a bit problematic at times. I loved the characters and their dynamics. I felt like I had to suspend disbelief but once I did it was just an entertaining read. I looked forward to getting back to it every night and flew through the last half. I liked the ending and that not everything was perfectly wrapped up in the end. I loved the setting and the house and the perfectly imperfect world this was set in. I am excited to watch the movie, the cast looks amazing! I did look up the cast prior to reading so I pictured those actors in my head while reading but everyone fit so well IMO. I loved the Jane Fonda references in the book and then she plays the mother.