Jonathan Coulter has planned for his death meticulously, leaving nothing to chance. His will states that his three adult children must decide between them how to dispose of his estate.
Why has Jonathan left the decision to them? And why has he made no mention of his new partner, or his ex-wife, the children's mother? If he wanted to teach them a lesson from beyond the grave, what is it? And can the siblings put their differences aside for long enough to learn it?” Is the only bequest- to his paid carer of any particular significance?
I have never read any of this author’s books before so wasn’t quite sure where we were likely to be heading.
None of the main characters seemed particularly appealing, although our sympathies are immediately engaged for Megan, Jonathan’s partner.
I did however find them quite realistic and the depiction of their behaviour following the Will’s reading quite believable. It was interesting to see how each character developed, with some ambiguity about the carer’s role and the gradual ( and less ambiguous )elucidation of Jonathan’s own nature. The impact of terminal illness on Megan and Jonathan’s relationship was well explored. There was also a, not entirely unexpected and quite moving revelation about one of the characters
Won’t say more for fear of spoilers. In real life, I suspect things might not have gone the same way given the nature of most families. An interesting read
Why has Jonathan left the decision to them? And why has he made no mention of his new partner, or his ex-wife, the children's mother? If he wanted to teach them a lesson from beyond the grave, what is it? And can the siblings put their differences aside for long enough to learn it?” Is the only bequest- to his paid carer of any particular significance?
I have never read any of this author’s books before so wasn’t quite sure where we were likely to be heading.
None of the main characters seemed particularly appealing, although our sympathies are immediately engaged for Megan, Jonathan’s partner.
I did however find them quite realistic and the depiction of their behaviour following the Will’s reading quite believable. It was interesting to see how each character developed, with some ambiguity about the carer’s role and the gradual ( and less ambiguous )elucidation of Jonathan’s own nature. The impact of terminal illness on Megan and Jonathan’s relationship was well explored. There was also a, not entirely unexpected and quite moving revelation about one of the characters
Won’t say more for fear of spoilers. In real life, I suspect things might not have gone the same way given the nature of most families. An interesting read