SBC review: This Is Where I Leave You (NS)

jlq2005 · April 2014

I read This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper for the category to read a book with 6 or more words in the title. It's not a book I would pick up on my own usually, but I'd heard goo things about it, and it's becoming a movie, too, so I thought I'd try it out.

I found the book to be pretty funny, there were some moments I actually laughed out loud. It was also a bit sad, a bit crazy, and totally realistic. I can definitely see that family existing for real.There was a little bit too much going on for me at times, but it was never boring.

The book held my interest, and made me want to keep reading to see what crazy thing happened next. I also really enjoyed the ending.

I gave it 4/5 stars overall. I'd recommend it!

mrsvedo · April 2014

We read this for my IRL book club a couple months ago and we all pretty much had the same reaction you did. Definitely hard to swallow in parts but overall entertaining and worth the read. It should make for a good movie this fall. I think Jason Bateman is perfectly cast for this.

Leeba25 · April 2014

I love Jonathan Tropper! He's definitely an entertaining read.

jlq2005 · April 2014

I agree, Jason Batemen is a great casting choice!! I definitely plan to see the movie.

BabyRN2006 · April 2014

I just finished this over the weekend as well. I read it for SBC too but for the category "Read a book from the list of books to read before they hit theaters this year." I really liked this book! I probably wouldn't have picked it up if not for the challenge but I am so glad I did. I love Jason Bateman and am looking forward to the movie too!

sweetrhythms · April 2014

I read this last summer and loved it. I'm so excited it's going to be a movie!

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