You'll love it if you "get" it
I simply loved this book. I can see why it might not have a very broad appeal, as it is firmly rooted in a particular culture and a particular deconstruction of that culture. So, it might not be everyone's cup of tea.It's a book about feelings more than action, relationships and exquisitely drawn characters more than high drama. It's warm and real and honest. Bank can take a seemingly mundane topic, like a Bat Mitvah or a micro-managing boss, and find a wealth of subtle drama, hypocrisy, and humor there. Her character observations are spot on, her descriptions are captivating, and her narrator's poetic sarcasm is infectious.It is very similar to The Girls Guide to Hunting and Fishing, but this book made a deeper impression on me for some reason. Perhaps the subject matter was relateable for me personally. Or perhaps Sophie's character is infused with a touch more vulnerability. Whatever the reason, I enjoyed it immensely and reccomend it highly.