Richly developed characters provide deep emotional resonance for readers
Acute observations of contemporary family life and Brooklyn culture enhance the reading experience
witty and irreverent prose keeps readers engaged throughout the year
Multiple perspectives offer a multifaceted view of the neighborhood and its inhabitants
Summarized by Shop
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Gossip Girl series brings her sharp-eyed and irresistible wit to this “quirky novel of lovable misfits” (Publishers Weekly) chronicling a year in the lives of four families in an upscale Brooklyn neighborhood as they seek purpose and community—until one unforgettable night at a raucous neigh