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The Most Fun We Ever Had

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Claire Lombardo

The Most Fun We Ever Had

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

660

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo follows the Sorenson family, focusing on Marilyn and David and their four adult daughters as they navigate family bonds, rigid definitions, and the consequences of a strong parental partnership across three generations in Oak Park, Illinois. The book explores depression, stillbirth, substance misuse, eating disorders, and death by suicide.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

122,033 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Claire Lombardo's The Most Fun We Ever Had has garnered acclaim for its richly developed characters, realistic portrayal of family dynamics, and interwoven timelines that keep readers engaged. Critics appreciate the emotional depth and complexity, though some criticize its length and pacing. Overall, it's praised for capturing the intricacies of familial bonds.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Most Fun We Ever Had?

Readers who relish intricate family sagas and character-driven narratives will enjoy Claire Lombardo's The Most Fun We Ever Had. Fans of Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections and Ann Patchett's Commonwealth will appreciate this heartfelt exploration of familial bonds, secrets, and enduring love.

4.0

122,033 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

660

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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