This novel tackles the problems of three generations of an Irish family. We have 83 year old Millie, accused of shoplifting and obviously suffering the first effects of dementia. Her son, Kevin, unemployed and aging out of his chosen career, being a stay at home dad to his teenage kids. When one of the sixteen year old twins becomes too much to handle, she is shipped off to a boarding school. And Aiden, the teenager in question, trying to find friends and then romance. Enter into this mix an American home aide, meant to help Millie. And Kevin, well, Kevin is a tool. As much as I wanted to feel sorry for him, dealing with his mom, he just made me so damn mad. Although I warmed to him as the book progressed.
The book is described as hilarious and heartfelt. No, to the first and yes, to the second. It’s mildly humorous. But my heart definitely went out to Millie. She perfectly captures the pathos of the elderly. Parts of the book swerve into the unbelievable lane and it took away some of my enjoyment.
I struggled with this book. I’ve had an elderly loved one caught up in a scam and this hit way too close to home.
The book is described as hilarious and heartfelt. No, to the first and yes, to the second. It’s mildly humorous. But my heart definitely went out to Millie. She perfectly captures the pathos of the elderly. Parts of the book swerve into the unbelievable lane and it took away some of my enjoyment.
I struggled with this book. I’ve had an elderly loved one caught up in a scam and this hit way too close to home.