Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E Smith was a different book for me to choose. I have mixed feelings about books with too much family drama and secrets. I do want to read them, but sometimes the secrets get to me, especially when they prevent people from forming lasting relationships, yet I want to read them. This was my ambiguity with Fun for the Whole Family.
The novel focuses on the four Endicott siblings Gemma, Connor, Roddy, and Jude. Although in reality their mother is another main character although deceased. Their mother took off and left the four children to be raised by their father, who was also absent a lot of the time. Gemma pretty much raised the younger siblings. Connor, Roddy and Jude are all rather famous for various reasons (writer, soccer player, actress). Instead the mother shows up once a year and brings them all on a road trip.
At Jude’s request (pleading) all the siblings agree to meet in a small town in North Dakota for a reunion. A lot of information, old disagreements, and secrets are shared. The siblings in their own disjointed fashion share information which leads to other revelations.
Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E Smith with the various voices and viewpoints was a good read.
