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Jonathan Tropper

This Is Where I Leave You

Jonathan TropperFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Jonathan Tropper

This Is Where I Leave You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper follows Judd Foxman, whose life unravels after his wife cheats on him with his boss and he returns to his childhood home to sit shiva for his father. During the week-long mourning period, Judd navigates family tensions, secrets, past mistakes, and new responsibilities while trying to find a path forward. Features discussions of pregnancy loss and sexual assault.

Humorous

Emotional

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

156,456 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jonathan Tropper's This Is Where I Leave You is praised for its dark humor and relatable depiction of dysfunctional family dynamics, resonating deeply with many readers through its emotional undertones. Critics, however, note occasional predictability and reliance on clichés. Overall, it's a compelling exploration of grief and reconciliation, blending wit with poignancy effectively.

Who should read this

Who Should Read This Is Where I Leave You?

Readers who appreciate Jonathan Tropper's This Is Where I Leave You tend to enjoy family-centric dramas with dark humor, similar to Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections and Joshua Ferris's Then We Came to the End. Fans of emotionally complex, character-driven narratives with wit and poignancy will find it engaging.

4.0

156,456 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

339

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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