Judging by the cover The Vacationers looks like the perfect summer read, doesn’t it? But if you were thinking that this summery imagery equals a wishy-washy read you better think again. Emma Straub’s novel has some serious weight to it.
For the Post family, a two-week holiday to the Spanish island of Mallorca with their extended family and friends seems idyllic – after all it’s Franny and Jim’s 35th wedding anniversary, and their daughter Sylvia has just finished high school. But not everything goes according to plan.
Over the course of their two week holiday, secrets are revealed and old emotional wounds are re-opened.
Perhaps it was a better idea to stay at home in Manhattan?
Emma approaches the subject of ‘family tension’ in a humorous and heartfelt way, delivering an enjoyable and insightful read into how change can affect family bonds.
The Vacationers is definitely one read you need to add to your summer reading list this festive season.
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