A 2013 staff fiction favorite recommended by Mary T., Becky, Connie and Jane.

Mary's review: An acerbic novel--by turns hilarious and terrifying--that chronicles two couples' night out at an upscale restaurant. Fans of Adiga's White Tiger will love the narrator, Paul--and his brother Serge who is about to embark on a huge campaign for prime minister.

As the dinner begins, the conversation sticks to surface matter--banter is lightly batted back and forth by the couples as they trade harmless jabs. The meal progresses, though, and feelings rise to the surface as the focus of discussion turns to the fifteen year old sons of each couple and an unforgiveable act that is committed.

Each parent is forced to confront the ultimate question of loyalty--who do you serve, society as a whole or your offspring?? With the emphasis our world places on parenting or lack thereof, this book deliciously serves up a helping of judgment and scorn.

Four and a half stars.

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