This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper is a darkly comical yet completely readable book.
The Foxman clan gathers together to sit shiva for their father who was never religious but his family being together for seven days was apparently his dying wish.
The story is narrated by Judd, the middle brother, who is spiraling out of control as he deals with his wife's affair with his boss. His older brother Paul still holds a grudge after an accident in their teens ruined his future. His sister Wendy has three kids and a blackberry wielding husband in tow. And Phillip is the youngest and best looking brother who has never had to work for anything in his life.
The familial issues and the descriptions of the friends and family visiting to pay homage to the deceased, sporting good owner father is enough to make you laugh out loud.
I was left with some remaining questions, but they didn't really matter, or maybe I really just didn't want the book to end.
