A review by catladyreba
The Unlikelies by Carrie Firestone

3.0

This was a quick read. It was an interesting mix of summer fun, teen friendships and romance, and a smattering of deeper issues, including bullying, opiate addiction, and racism, just to name a few. The book doesn't feel too forced, but I think some background set-up about the Hamptons would have helped the narrative. Clearly, the primary focus of this novel is not the uber-rich population of the Hamptons, but more the working class element. It's an interesting look into a part of the Hamptons society that is not often seen. I enjoyed Sadie's family, they were a huge strength of the book, especially her father and her grandmothers. I feel like both Val and Jean could have been more richly developed. Were they only thrown into the story to give it some diversity? Their characters did not always ring true for me.

Overall, a decent read that will hopefully make people think about how they can make their corner of the earth a better place.