Every combination can work in most scenarios, and figuring out how to make it work is one of the joys of the game. Oh, jeez. The Most Fun We Ever Had: A Novel Hardcover - June 25 2019 by Claire Lombardo (Author) 4,877 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition $13.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover $36.95 40 Used from $12.35 3 New from $26.47 Paperback $22.72 16 Used from $15.13 17 New from $16.99 We had four teams from Crossfit Alluvium this year. Newcomer Lombardo brews all seven deadly sins into a fun and brimming tale of an unapologetically bougie couple and their unruly daughters. easter egg, The Last of Us | 1.2K views, 27 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Nerdist: Every easter egg in The Last of Us episode 7! Some of them bothered me as well, but a lot of the problematic things the characters say and do I took as criticisms of them; I dont think the author was using horrendous digs at less fortunate people out of a place of ignorance, but as a way of showing how privileged and ignorant her characters are. DNF 55%. NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER "A gripping and poignant ode to a messy, loving family in all its glory." Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe In this "rich, complex family saga" (USA Today) full of long-buried family secrets, Marilyn Connolly and David Sorenson fall in love in the 1970s, blithely ignorant of all that awaits them.. By 2016, they have four radically different . Im excited to see everyones wrap-ups and predictions this year. The Most Fun We Ever Had is a brilliant, if meandering, portrayal of family ties, with a sharp eye for dialogue and an acute understanding of familial and sibling relationships. The other 531 and a half pages are variations on Ginkgo tree worship, parents constantly reminiscing on their sex life, affluent yet thirsty sisters being snarky (and worse) to each other and their mom (because they would never talk to dad that way), and some kid reminding his recently discovered biological mother its. This book gives you a behind the scenes look into this familys life and I was so grateful for it because most times we leave books wanting more information. Ah, sorry you didnt enjoy this one! To be sure, Lombardos characters exist in a world in which money is of no object or concern, conveniently available because of the marriages the four daughters have made generally to wealthy lawyers or businessmen who seem perpetually frazzled thanks to their jobs and often find themselves in awe of the strong women with whom they chose to spend their lives. I was cautiously optimistic about this years list at first since so many of the titles surprised me- I was hoping that Id find some hidden depths to these titles that I hadnt been expecting, but unfortunately its not turning out that way. Liza is neurotic and indecisive while the youngest, Grace, is simply lost and living a lie of her own making. And, of course, the two who started it all have their own issues to deal with: getting older, watching their daughters change, and taking in a grandson to raise after they thought their childrearing days were done. There are couples who seem as though theyve been in love forever, to the point of appearing physically inseparable. Their long-infatuated parents watch on with a combination of love and concern. As the work closes, David and Marilyn find contentment and comfort in one another as they marvel at the brood they have created, out of their extraordinary and enduring love. By 2016, they have four radically different daughters, each in a state of unrest. The prevalence of plot points only made possible thanks to a steady flow of cash is not so much a criticism of the novel as it is something to be aware of before reading: If problems of the rich arent your cup of tea, this book isnt for you. The parentsMarilyn, all pluck and busy optimism, and David, a genial family doctorstrike their offspring as impossibly happy. This thread is archived. Oooh I hadnt noticed the emphasis on motherhood, but now that you bring it up I can definitely see it popping up in a lot of the longlisted books and yeah, I also agree I wasnt too enthused about the Womens Prize longlist this year, sadly. So now your here, wondering what Violets secret is? Brilliant review, Emily! Its not a bad book by any means, but its a straightforward story that neglects to go the extra mile. Though each is sympathetic and suffering in their own way, they do all make poor choices, sometimes for bad reasons. I could see glimpses of myself in Marilyn and that was one of the main reasons why I continued turning the pages. The usage of the word "retard" was questionable and I don't know how it was made through the rounds of editing. Why do we have someone watching a couple have sex/make out so often? His return years later is what wakes everyone up to the enormity of what the four daughters have been hiding. I read Everything I Never Told You this year and I really liked it although the characters were heavily flawed. Copyright 2023 Kirkus Media LLC. A few themes are replayed so often David and Marilyn's canoodling, Violet's uptight rigidity that the book would have benefited from judicious trims, particularly in the flashbacks. Not that the narrator was bad, she was excellent, it was the fact that so much of the dialogue in the book is wrote in a staccato, abrupt, leave words off sentences, interrupting each other kind of way and by this point I couldn't listen anymore. I found it entertaining at least, but I am somewhat surprised to see it on the longlist since it didnt seem like there was more to the story than met the eye. The oldest daughter is an erratic alcoholic racked with grief; the second is a control freak who doesn't want to meet the son she put up for adoption 15 years ago; the next is pregnant and falling. Marilyn wonders if she failed the girls. I just don't like spoiled characters. help you understand the book. Liza, the second youngest, has just received tenure but is ensconced in a difficult relationship with Ryan, who is depressed. Change). If all of Lombardos future writing reach such a sprawl, however, we may (unfortunately) have to wait a while for her next novel. But despite the thorough setup, the books commentary barely dips below the surface of the expected. I am calling it this book will win all of the awards. Violet feels as though she is losing her husband Matt, and struggles to accept Jonah into their lives. Flashbacks in Part One tell the story of David and Marilyns fortuitious meeting at college and Davids proposal and invitation to join him in Iowa where he will attend medical school. This is one of the best reads of 2019, bar none. Newcomer Lombardo brews all seven deadly sins into a fun and brimming tale of an unapologetically bougie couple and their unruly daughters. Naturally, from the inside it is not without its peaks and valleys. Colleen Hoover Still getting used to this book reviewing deal. Ive been continually surprised by how often motherhood comes up as a focus even in the longlisted novels I wasnt expecting to lean that way! I was aware that An American Marriage won last year, but I didnt know it was up against a lot of pretty strong works. A secret son, concealed by two of the sisters and given for adoption at birth, suddenly reenters their lives fifteen years later, testing the bounds of the familial relationships and finally showing the sisters that there may be more to a good and successful life than keeping up appearances. Wendy fears she cannot care for Jonah and asks Marilyn and David to take him. Books that follow a group of characters over decades have always been the kind that speak to me in a special way, namely, The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer - a gold standard that Ive held many other books to over the years. 4 retirements within one scenario, how is that even possible? Lombardo's novel is divided into 34 chapters, with dated flashbacks interspersed throughout in order to provide deeper exposition on the relationships between characters. Everyone got a completely different character, which you wouldn't necessarily have had if you had just picked "whoever I retired for". Part Three, Fall, tells how Marilyn nearly died giving birth to Grace, and Gillian Levin saved her. Keep it Clean. The ruthless competitiveness between these sisters is the driving force of the novel. If cars are often considered classics after 25 years, how does that translate to a popular cruise ship that is sailing toward its 25th birthday? She was born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois, and spent several years doing social work in Chicago. While music student Sydney is watching her neighbor Ridge play guitar on his balcony across the courtyard, Ridge is watching Sydneys boyfriend, Hunter, secretly make out with her best friend on her balcony. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. From this glimpse alone the reader can see that there is plenty of interest going on beneath the surface of this happy family, though we soon come to learn that their mother doesnt know half of it. Petersons eight original songs flesh out Sydneys lyrics with a good mix of moody musical styles: Living a Lie has the drama of a Coldplay piano ballad, while the chorus of Maybe Someday marches to the rhythm of the Lumineers. She was just trying to do the right thing, but that wasnt so easy, because everyone in her life had a different conception of what the right thing was, and she herself was caught somewhere in the middle.. ), with a link to a digital soundtrack by American Idol contestant Griffin Peterson. 'I adored The Most Fun We Ever Had. Lombardo captures this often toxic sibling dynamic with the perfect image: "A seesaw, this sisterhood, and Wendy was the jerk who jumped off early so the other person toppled into the sand. The author hinted that the child's mother had sex with someone another sister would find upsetting. Your email address will not be published. In Part Two, Summer, Jonah moves in with Wendy to find that she is grieving the loss of her husband, and copes with alcohol and promiscuity. EX-FENCING COACH AND HARVARD PARENT ACQUITTED OF BRIBERY CHARGES. I had no idea why Lombardo decided this family saga needs to be 500+ pages. (The sisters improbably kept David and Marilyn clueless with a phony study-abroad scheme.) This big, chewy, multi-generational tale rings so true, handles multiple characters so deftly, and moves back and. A famous painter. I wouldve loved to see a bit more variety in content this year and a few less books about motherhood! No prob! Prior to writing The Most Fun We Ever Had, she spent several years doing social work in Chicago. This secret (which Ill talk about next) is what the book pretty much revolves around. In a society where women are constantly being pit against each other, it was amazing to be surrounded by so many women competing, yet building each other up at the . David and Marilyn have four daughters and all of them are in awe of their parents adoring marriage after all this time, especially when all the daughters have their own serious life crises that theyre dealing with (and the drama in this onewhich sort of reminded me of that old tv show Parenthood was seriously fun to unpack.) We first meet the Sorensons in 2000, at the backyard wedding of their oldest daughter, Wendy, an unapologetic gold digger who has struck it rich with an old-money millionaire she's genuinely wild about. But Ridge cant hide his feelings for Sydney longand they face their dilemma with refreshing emotional honesty. Perhaps the main message here is something like, love is messy, or theres more to every relationship than meets the eye, but theres nothing groundbreaking or life-altering to be gleaned from such platitudes. Lombardo has the remarkable ability to delve into people's minds so deeply that the most quotidian moments become utterly fascinating." Based on Claire Lombardo's 2019 novel of the same name, "The Most Fun We Ever Had" follows four sisters, each struggling to exist in the shadow of their parents' idyllic marriage, whose. She was born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois. 'The Most Fun We Ever Had' is an intense, edgy family drama brimming with sibling rivalry, marital distress, and soul-binding love that will leave you with an onslaught of emotions. He stumbles on his grandparents flirting in the kitchen and pauses to examine these people who consciously chose to talk about weeds with their crotches touching. A very accurate description of enviable long-term commitment. i definitely agree with you in that it wasnt anything groundbreaking; when i was reading it i felt like it was the same as pretty much every other story out there about fairly privileged dysfunctional suburban families. Conclusion: I was pleasantly surprised by this book, so much so that I am recommending it to any and all readers. The Most Fun We Ever Had is a family saga that spans decades and closely follows multiple POV characters. Now her life as a stay-at-home parent has left her feeling empty but not ungrateful for what she has. I don't have to like the characters to appreciate family dramas but I need to like something about this book. Magazine Subscribers (How to Find Your Reader Number), Mantel, Woodson on Womens Prize Longlist. The "shining unfathomable orb of their parents, two people who emanated more love than it seemed like the universe would sanction," sets a powerful but daunting example for the couple's children. In Claire Lombardo's debut novel, The Most Fun We Ever Had, she isn't afraid to tackle the biggest of topics, specifically for womensisterhood, fear, general annoyance and birth or the absence of it.The reader gets an intimate look at the conception of the Sorenson family (literally, considering Lombardo's plethora of sex scenes), giving narrative control to each member: Marilyn and . In the novel, four adult sisters are trying to find their way in the world, both guided and hindered by what they see as their parents epic romance, an impressive love story none of the girls is confident about finding for herself. The flashbacks and cast of characters large enough to people a sitcom give the reader someone to root for, and one could read all 500 pages in a week like one might binge a soap opera. Strange, perhaps, for a woman who'd added four beings to the universe of her own reluctant volition, but a fact nonetheless: Marilyn rued the inconvenient presence of bodies, bodies beyond her control, her . I do think its appropriate for authors to include characters that are not P.C. Its page count allows Lombardo to examine- in excruciating detail- the minutiae of day-to-day interactions, a lifetime of decisions and assumptions, and each sibling and parent relationship that is one thread in the greater web of this family. Synopsis (from cover): When Marilyn Connolly and David Sorenson fall in love in the 1970s, they are blithely ignorant of all thats to come. Thanks, Emily! I do think there is something interesting about people who have loads of resources but do the sneaky thing out of fear instead of real hardship. Flashbacks describe Marilyn and Davids early marriage in Iowa, where Marilyn becomes pregnant and drops out of school. Violet finally speaks to Wendy and learns that Jonah is in foster care as his adoptive parents died in an accident when he was young. Victory was a critical part of sisterhood, shed always thought.. KimD66 | Nov 29, 2022 |. My party is about to do so in our next scenario for example. It's really hard to believe that 'The Most Fun We Ever Had' is a debut novel. It does seem like a rather safe and repetitive set, as a whole. FAMILY LIFE & FRIENDSHIP. Each of the sisters has their own crosses to bear. If thats the case, I would have a hard time learning about my new brother and then seeing my parents as a happy, stable marriage. Next up is Violet, unassuming and mild. One of the most fun" Its definitely an interesting story, but not a perfect one. The following version of this book was used to create the guide: Lombardo, Claire. The big family secret is revealed almost immediately in Claire Lombardos engrossing debut novel, The Most Fun We Ever Had, which connects four decades in the lives of the Sorensons of Oak Park, Chicago. I love a good family saga, so I've been meaning to read this since the spring. On that note, if youre looking for likable characters, this probably isnt the book for you. CLAIRE LOMBARDO earned her MFA in fiction at the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Colleen Hoover. Shepherd is a community of 7,000+ authors sharing their favorite books with the world. Things seem to snowball out of control, and perhaps for a reader it seems like a bit much, but Lombardos inclusion of all the minutiae are also true to life: This is how life actually is. I just finished this and am already missing the Sorenson family. Art & Auctions Print Edition Books & Arts Books Bookshelf 'The Most Fun We Ever Had' Review: An Assured Debut Claire Lombardo's first novel gives a sympathetic but unsentimental look at. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. ", Another narrative throughline is the intense competition between the two older Sorenson daughters: Wendy, an "impulsive, compulsive, turbulent" child, and Violet, the sister who encroached on her infancy by being born in the same calendar year. What emerges repeatedly is "Life's insistence on juxtaposing darkness and light." Thats where I thought Lombardos writing shone in this book- the characters arent always sympathetic but they do feel like complex, well-thought-out people and it was so interesting to see how their lives and decisions would intersect. It reads, eventually, as a deliberate and fascinating commentary on how a particular kind of moneyed white family can choose the degree to which they engage with such unpleasantries. But its the uptight second child, Violet, who is the source of the big family scandal: Her son, born without her parents knowledge, was given up for adoption and rediscovered 15 years later thanks to the pointed meddling of the eldest sister, Wendy, a dissolute young widow who resents Violets inability to appreciate her own luck. I think it lacks some of the commentary and insight that you mentioned Such a Fun Age doing well, for example, which was why this one didnt quite work for me. Still, it was indeed very readable! Set in the Chicago suburbs, Lombardo's book has been compared to The Corrections, Jonathan Franzen's seminal ode to a dysfunctional Midwestern family. This book makes you feel emotions you never knew you had. It was charming and frustrating at the same time. That was the feeling I had with The Most Fun We Ever Had and it was spot on. influencers in the know since 1933. If this book were a meal it would be a 10-course dinner with quite a few savory morsels, but settle in because youll be cutting through a bit of fat and gristle and theres going to be a lot chewing. By 2016, their four radically different daughters are in a state of unrest. Fast forward to present day, Wendy tracked down Jonah and found out that he needs a home. Ah yes, I was so confused about what the author was trying to say about marriage, since all of these characters seemed so quick to condemn this really successful one! I couldn't relate, emphasize, nor care about them. Its one to be savored. Theres four of you? he asked. The Most Fun We Ever Had is an ambitious and brilliantly written first novel, sometimes amusing and sometimes shocking, but its unrelenting nature and lack of context is ultimately off-putting . That's the year David Sorenson, a shy premed student, and Marilyn Connolly, an outspoken English major, met and fell in love. Lombardo deeply understands marriage, sisterhood and plain old ordinary family dysfunction which is present on every character driven page. Spanning nearly half a century, and set against the quintessential American backdrop of Chicago and its prospering suburbs, Claire Lombardos debut explores the triumphs and burdens of love, the fraught tethers of parenthood and sisterhood, and the baffling mixture of affection, abhorrence, resistance and submission we feel for those closest to use. RELEASE DATE: March 18, 2014. At its core, The Most Fun We Ever Had isn't much more than an entertaining drama about four sisters and their futile competition to prove themselves most worthy of their picture-perfect parents- and each other. But at least I mostly enjoyed this one!). This big, chewy, multi-generational tale rings so true, handles multiple characters so deftly, and moves back and forth through its own history with such assurance that one would expect Lombardo to have half a dozen practice runs under . Front-loaded with drama, the story leaves plenty of room for the mother and daughter to unpack their feelings and decide whats next. In that case, you might really enjoy this one! . this imperfect story realistically captures the essence of the imperfect complexities of marriage, parenthood, sisterly bonds, and familial ties. by Claire Lombardo's The Most Fun We Ever Had probably won't be the most fun you'll ever have (I hope not, for your sake), but it's a wonderfully immersive read that packs more heart and heft than most first novels. Liza has her baby and David, initially standoffish, agrees to watch her when Liza returns to work. (LogOut/ They are a healthy, but imperfect family of four daughters, who are all jockeying for their place in the world. Wendy also has a knack for speaking her mind and exhibits no shame in any of her actions. Claire Lombardo, 2019. Ridges deafness doesnt impede their relationship or their music. It's really hard to believe that 'The Most Fun We Ever Had' is a debut novel. I love domestic fiction, especially ones that examine marriages, sibling rivalries, and socioeconomically differences. But all the small secrets from misremembered slights to misplaced bedsheets are uncovered patiently, skillfully, precisely, in service of the novels central mystery: How do you love? Though it doesnt seem like much fun theyre considerate and selfish in equal measure, they do things for one another without mentioning it and then stab one another in the back its theirs. I had to laugh at your suggestion that the lesson learned might be to have a less stable marriage! Things get even weirder as classes are unlocked and they stop fitting into nice easy boxes.The best part is finding synergy! Its free and takes less than 10 seconds! Having sailed on Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, Disney Wish, which is still in its first year of operations, along with both Disney Dream and Disney Wonder, I was curious h It feels like it was a little safe and one-note, which is I think where the lack of variety in themes comes in. Wendy and Violet mend old wounds stemming from Wendys losses, both of her husband and her stillborn daughter. Enough loss to break anybody, but Wendy has overcome her obstacles and continues to overcome by living every day. Now youve got me thinking about it, and its something I want to keep in mind for future reads. I have two brothers, but were not close. Thank you! Yes, it is a tome, but once you are installed in the story, it pulls you naturally along. Jonahs not much younger than Grace, the baby of the family, who is hiding out in Portland, living a lie about her law-school status and worried that she is a giant disappointment to the parents she reveres. The Most Fun We Ever Had is a novel about a family and follows in the footsteps of other reknown novels the chronicle the intricate complexities of close relationships. His foster parents are moving abroad so Wendy is hoping Violet might take him in. My Lord, did I love this novel. For me, they were a bunch of pretentious rich people with little love for each other (again the kids). Violet is the character I wanted to slap. And yes, the book is annoyingly long! Another dysfunctional family book , 500 pages long, 4 daughters who are mostly annoying and unbearable, bring it on, this is one of the most challenging experience for me! 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