The Wentworths

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of Chemical Pink: &“While tales of dysfunctional families abound, this one separates itself from the pack&” (Elle). Katie Arnoldi&’s critically acclaimed debut novel Chemical Pink launched her onto the bestseller lists and so burrowed itself into the public&’s consciousness that its title was the answer to a Double Jeopardy question. Now, seven years later, her second novel, The Wentworths, gives her readers a fascinating, erotic, dark, and savagely funny page-turner that will both thrill her fans and appeal to new readers of all stripes. Arnoldi&’s searing portrait of a wealthy Westside, Los Angeles family, is a true binge read—boldly dramatizing the dysfunctionality of the modern American family as it examines how people get so screwed up. Comic and horrifying, sadistic and hilarious, tragic and funny all at the same time, The Wentworths is a shocking, yet redemptive tale that will have fans cheering. &“Too funny, too true, too sad, and too short.&” —David Mamet, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of old Religion &“Savagely funny . . . You&’ll be hooked.&” —Marie Claire &“With a wry touch, Arnoldi draws a mocking portrait of a powerful Southern California family that, while not the worst family on record, is remarkably warped by wealth and power . . . A page-turner both for its well-paced intrigue and for its witty, sordid description of just how awful these people can get.&” —Publishers Weekly &“The #1 beach read of the summer.&” —The Malibu Times

Copyright:

2008

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

256 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781590206300

Related ISBNs:

9781590201527

Publisher:

ABRAMS, Inc.

Date of Addition:

12/16/24

Copyrighted By:

Katie Arnoldi

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Humor

Reading Age:

18 and up

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.