Book review: Reunion

Title: Reunion
Author:  Hannah Pittard
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Summary:  While she's on a plane, Kate gets a call that her father has died.  Kate's life is in turmoil.  For one, she doesn't even like her dad.  Another, her marriage is in shambles for various reasons, primarily because her husband has caught her cheating.  Also, she has no money because she's extremely in debt.  She heads home to Georgia at the urging of her brother and sister to say goodbye and perhaps deal with some demons.

Review: When I first started this book I thought, "I already read this book except it was called This is Where I Leave You.  I wanted to like this book but this book is no This is Where I Leave You.  And perhaps it's not a fair comparison, but the whole time I read this book that hung over me.  It's not quite as funny nor is it as poignant either.  Still, I could see Kristin Wiig starring in the film adaptation.  Wait for the movie.  Or read This is Where I Leave You.  Kate's dad didn't sound like a peach--Kate's mom was his first of several wives.  I could see why Kate's so angry with her dad.  As an only child I'm often fascinated by books that explore sibling dynamics.  This one just didn't do it for me.  But...it wasn't awful, thus the 3 stars.