Friday, July 20, 2018

The Emperor's Children - Claire Messud

I kept hoping this story would get better but I was ultimately disappointed.  Three friends who met in college are approaching 30 and wondering what to make of their lives.  One is a gay Eurasian man, another a transplanted Ohioan woman and the third a spoiled only child of a well-known writer.  They lament their lack of meaningful love and work lives while living in NYC.  It all seems like a lot of belly button gazing intended to poke fun and at the same time make some statement.  It fails on both accounts.  Not recommended unless you are into NYC culture.

Published:  2006  Read: July 2018  Genre: Fiction

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