A review by gwalt118
The Condition by Jennifer Haigh

4.0

I'm not sure of the last time I read a novel where I felt like the characters could actually be real people. The McKotch family could live next door to any of us. They're a real family that faces issues similar to the ones many of us face on a daily basis - balancing work and family, divorce, gay rights, medical conditions, finding yourself amidst your family, pleasing your parents, growing up, etc. This book is a heartfelt reminder that we can't forget the most important thing in life - people. Kudos to Jennifer Haigh for creating these fabulous characters and keeping them true-to-form throughout the book.

One criticism - it wrapped up a bit too quickly and too neatly for me. Not everything needs to be solved when we turn the last page; in fact, some of the best books are the ones that aren't tied up neatly with a bow. Leaving things unsolved is exciting for your reader.

Nonetheless, I'm looking forward to reading more of Haigh's work.