One week in Cape Cod. The perfect family holiday. What could possibly go wrong…? From the author of We All Want Impossible Things, a raucously funny novel with an unexpected punch about being ‘sandwiched’ between growing children and ageing parents and the power of change.
The joyful summer read, perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Nora Ephron
One week in Cape Cod. The perfect family holiday. What could possibly go wrong…?
STYLIST Book of the Month: ‘A holiday reading gem’
GUARDIAN Book of the Week: ‘Wise and exquisitely written’
RACHEL JOYCE: ‘A piece of perfection’
For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to Cape Cod. Their rustic beach-town rental has been the site of sweet memories, its quirky furniture and mismatched pots and pans greeted like old friends.
Now, sandwiched between her children who are adult enough to be fun but still young enough to need her, and her parents who are alive and healthy, Rocky wants to preserve this golden moment forever. This one precious week when everything is in balance; everything is in flux.
But every family has its secrets and hers is no exception.
With her body in open revolt and surprises invading her peaceful haven, the perfectly balanced seesaw of Rocky’s life is tipping towards change…
Categories: General, contemporary and literary fiction, family history & nostalgia.
Reading Age: 7 to 12 years
RRP: Paperback in 240 pages NZ$38.00
Imprint: Doubleday and published in NZ by Penguin Random House New Zealand.
