I struggled at first to get into this book. So many characters, all equally important as
the story unfolds. All so flawed. All so Jewish. That isn’t a criticism. Just an observation that understanding the Rubin
family (and all the characters are family members) means getting to grips a bit
with what it means to be Jewish too.
I persisted. It was
worth it.
The lives of every family member begin to unravel as son Leo’s
life very publicly does, the day he leaves his wife-to-be some 4 minutes before
they take their vows. It turns out that he isn’t the only one in inner turmoil.
By turns funny, touching and embarrassing, I was engaged with
every character, despite their many and obvious flaws, long before the
conclusion of the book.
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