I had been reading some rather heavy non-fiction on my Kindle - and it was time for a change! Enter this book which was just perfect for me at this time. As in her previous books, Ms. McInerney has taken me away from my life and into the lives of a family on the other side of the world. Angela Gillespie had come to Australia almost four decades ago where she fell instantly in love with Nick. That led to 33 years of living on a sheep station (I think that is what they called it!) and four children. Every year she would send out a Christmas letter to friends, family and former paying guests who had become friends. It would always sound like a perfect family. This year Angela is struggling. Things are not perfect. There are issues with all of the children and she and Nick aren't communicating. To get out her frustration she sits down and writes the truth along with a bit of her fantasy life and some things she assumes to be true. She never intended to send it out but Nick sends it off in cyber space without reading and Angela is mortified when she finds out.
I was totally wrapped up in their lives. Nick has been withdrawn because of business decisions he felt he had to make for the family. The oldest girls (twins) are off on their own and both are making terrible decisions which will force them to return home. Their younger sister has already been forced to return home because of financial reasons. And the youngest child (who was a late life surprise) has been kicked out of boarding school so he is back home too - along with his imaginary friend.
It's summer - relax with a good novel!
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