Many thanks to NetGalley and Book Whisperer for gifting me a digital ARC of the sequel to The War of the Roses by Warren Adler. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4 stars!
After The War of the Roses, this book introduces us to the lives of their children, Josh and Evie, but picks up decades later as Josh is married to Victoria, with two children of his own, and Evie is single and struggling, selling off what's left of her parents' valuables to make ends meet.
I recently reread the first book, followed by this sequel, before I watch the new movie based on the original book. For the most part, these books have stood the test of time, as marital difficulties are certainly still occurring. Some things may be a bit cringy for our current times - in this book, the focus for Evie is on her weight and food choices. Helicopter parenting is in full force here, as the lines are drawn on just how far we will go for our children. This was still another entertaining read, as generational trauma raises its ugly head and continues to haunt the Rose's.
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