55 pages • 1 hour read
Jonathan TropperThis Is Where I Leave You
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper follows Judd Foxman, whose life unravels after his wife cheats on him with his boss and he returns to his childhood home to sit shiva for his father. During the week-long mourning period, Judd navigates family tensions, secrets, past mistakes, and new responsibilities while trying to find a path forward. Features discussions of pregnancy loss and sexual assault.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jonathan Tropper's This Is Where I Leave You is praised for its dark humor and relatable depiction of dysfunctional family dynamics, resonating deeply with many readers through its emotional undertones. Critics, however, note occasional predictability and reliance on clichés. Overall, it's a compelling exploration of grief and reconciliation, blending wit with poignancy effectively.
Who Should Read This Is Where I Leave You?
Readers who appreciate Jonathan Tropper's This Is Where I Leave You tend to enjoy family-centric dramas with dark humor, similar to Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections and Joshua Ferris's Then We Came to the End. Fans of emotionally complex, character-driven narratives with wit and poignancy will find it engaging.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Humor
Psychological Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Marriage
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal