Duffy & Son humorously and heartwarmingly explores family dynamics as Eugene Duffy, a sarcastic yet determined father, seeks a wife for his son Jim. Reminiscent of Fredrik Backman’s characters, Eugene’s perspective provides witty dialogue and a slice-of-life story. While I initially expected a focus on Jim’s journey, the story primarily follows Eugene’s antics and introspections. Despite this, the novel took me by surprise, navigating themes of love, marriage, divorce, and family with honesty and transparency. Written in a straightforward style, Duffy & Son effectively captured the complexities of family life.