This qwirky novel explores themes of friendship and family. He describes challenges of adulthood in often humorous ways.
The novel centers on Lillian, a young woman who is unexpectedly called back into the life of her old friend, Madison. Madison, now married to a wealthy politician, needs Lillian’s help with a peculiar problem: her stepchildren, twins named Bessie and Roland, have the unsettling and uncontrollable ability to spontaneously burst into flames. Lillian’s task is to help manage these fiery episodes while navigating the complexities of her own life and rekindling her friendship with Madison.
Wison's writing displays insight in the challenges of parenting children with special needs and the impact that their behavior can have on the family. The humor interspersed within the pages keeps this novel from being too depressing. The character development among the key players of this story are good, especially how Lillian evolves to be a more self-assured individual. I would recommend this novel for anyone dealing with the complexity of relationships or self-acceptance.
The novel centers on Lillian, a young woman who is unexpectedly called back into the life of her old friend, Madison. Madison, now married to a wealthy politician, needs Lillian’s help with a peculiar problem: her stepchildren, twins named Bessie and Roland, have the unsettling and uncontrollable ability to spontaneously burst into flames. Lillian’s task is to help manage these fiery episodes while navigating the complexities of her own life and rekindling her friendship with Madison.
Wison's writing displays insight in the challenges of parenting children with special needs and the impact that their behavior can have on the family. The humor interspersed within the pages keeps this novel from being too depressing. The character development among the key players of this story are good, especially how Lillian evolves to be a more self-assured individual. I would recommend this novel for anyone dealing with the complexity of relationships or self-acceptance.