Dive into "Long Island Compromise," the bestselling novel by Taffy Brodesser-Akne. Explore a family's journey through trauma, inheritance, and the dark side of the American dream in this wickedly funny social satire.
 
Long Island Compromise - Taffy Brodesser-Akne
Introduction: From the New York Times bestselling author of "Fleishman Is in Trouble," Taffy Brodesser-Akne presents "Long Island Compromise," a riveting novel about one American family, their traumatic past, and the lasting legacy of wealth and inheritance. Recognized as a National Bestseller, this book is a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice and a popular pick for various book clubs.
 
Why Read "Long Island Compromise":
Engaging Story: An exhilarating narrative about family trauma and the complexities of inheritance.
Acclaimed Author: From the celebrated author of "Fleishman Is in Trouble."
Critical Acclaim: Praised by Oprah Daily and selected by prominent book clubs.
 
Plot Summary:
A Shattered Paradise: In 1980, Carl Fletcher, a wealthy businessman, is kidnapped, brutalized, and held for ransom. Though he is returned to his family within a week, the trauma leaves lasting scars. The Fletchers resume their lives in suburban comfort, believing their wealth offers safety.
 
Decades of Unresolved Trauma: Nearly forty years later, the Fletcher family continues to grapple with the aftershocks of Carl's kidnapping. Carl seeks closure, Ruth protects her husband's emotional health, and their three grown children struggle with their own issues: Nathan's career is stunted by fear, Beamer numbs his terror with various addictions, and Jenny defines herself against the family's pathology.
 
A Financial Crisis: As the family's fortune dwindles, they face desperate questions about the role of wealth in their successes and failures. They confront their past, their identity, and the harsh realities of their present.
 
Themes:
Generational Trauma: The long-term impact of a traumatic event on a family.
Wealth and Inheritance: The complexities of wealth, its benefits, and its burdens.
American Jewish Life: Tradition, ambition, fear, and the unspoken love that binds a family.
 
What Readers Are Saying:
"A big, juicy, wickedly funny social satire."
"An insightful exploration of family dynamics and trauma."
 
Expert Reviews:
"Probably the funniest book ever about generational family trauma." — Oprah Daily
"A masterclass in the marriage of dodgy government to international criminality." — The Guardian
 
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