Loved The Family Man!

The Family Man by Elinor Lipman


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was an absolute delight. I would re-read it right now if I didn’t have another library book due next week. It was fun from start to finish with the perfect, light-hearted upbeat tone throughout. Many authors outdo themselves with symbolism and the darkness of people’s innermost secrets, but I found this to be a refreshing take on happiness. Elinor Lipman told a beautiful story that was unbelievably understated but filled with so many great things; I could go on and on.

The main character (John) Henry Archer had me at ‘hello,’ and I loved that he got a happy ending. Henry Archer is an openly gay man, but don’t think if you read this you will getting an E. Lynn Harris type novel. We are never told Henry’s race, but I assume he is not Black. Henry is also affluent, openly gay and not struggling with it, and his sexual escapades are not detailed. As a matter of fact, he starts off single and ends up with a partner! I loved that this happened, but almost without the reader knowing since the main story was about Henry and his reunion with his former step-daughter Thalia. It’s a long story to explain how a gay man has an ex step-daughter but I recommend reading this great book to find out. I loved it!!

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