The Hole We're In

The Hole We're In (2010) by Gabrielle Zevin. This is an enjoyable, fun read that also has something to say about the way we live today. The Pomeroy family, who form the core of this book's plot, are in some ways a typical American family. Most of all, they are deeply in debt. No one in the family, except the "baby," Patsy, seems to have any sense when it comes to handling money. The book touches on the one-time popularity of Britney Spears and the after-effects of the Iraq war. It's not a terribly deep book, but it's a great entertainment. Grade: B+