*a note of THANKS! to NetGalley, author Jeff Somers, and Tyrus Books publishers for the ARC of this novel*
Initially, for me, this book started with a -bang-! It was funny and intelligent. Henry & his friends were drinking; personalities were colorful. I could relate. Each chapter was spoken from the voice of one of the friends in the group. I could identify with the characters' thoughts as they weren't able to speak them to each other, when they didn't want relationships to change. The friends would get together for holidays, events, birthdays, etc. All involving a considerable amount of liquor, drunkenness, and debauchery(candidly referred to as mother***kery in the book). I am not certain if Mr. Somers meant for this comparison; but 2 TV series' of the past come to mind: "Friends" and "That 70's Show"--both funny, with characters who were all a little overconfident and annoying in their own right. A much understated character in the book, Luis,reminded me of Fez("That 70's Show"). I also came away from some of the chapters, feeling quite inebriated! Wow, these people could drink! A level of consumption I have not witnessed since my own college days.They were very relate-able, in exaggerated form. I kept thinking of people in my own life I have tried to befriend & couldn't because they were too shallow, too angry, too slutty, etc. The book made me question, "How do my friends see me?" It was intelligently written, compelling, frustrating at times, and somewhat dark. The ending was not at all as I expected! What did I expect, I don't know. I'm still contemplating the whole enchilada. Maybe I'll pour myself a cocktail & it will come to me.
Rating: ***.5
Thank you NetGalley, for the ARC. *Cheers* to Jeff Somers for a thought provoking read
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