This title by Jonathon Dee did not hit the spot for all of our members. It opens with a wonderful long chapter describing Adam and Cynthia's wedding day. Immediately the reader is struck by the opulence surrounding the bride and groom. They had plenty of money and weren't afraid to spend it! Later the author delves into the mind of each of the main characters--Adam, Cynthia, and their children April and Jonas. It deals with what life is like for children who have grown up with no material wants left unmet. And it deals with what it feels like to know you've earned your money in investments by skirting the law.

Because he covers so many years in this family's life, sections jump several years. This can feel a bit awkward. Dee's writing is very descriptive, although, personally it felt that sometimes he was telling rather than showing. We hear over and over how much Adam and Cynthia love one another, but we don't really see that so much in their actions.

Dee touches on several great topics for discussion--parenting (how not to do it!), being rich, feeling guilty, love, etc. It was fine for book club because we did not run out of things to talk about. Several of us said they didn't really enjoy reading it, but the more we discussed what the author had done, the more they appreciated it. So, yes--I would recommend this as a book club title--but you may find that not all your members will read it!