The Old Romantic

The Old Romantic (2011) by Louise Dean. After 15 years of separation, Nick finally renews contact with his father, Ken. Ken is divorced from Nick's mother, June; Dave, Nick's brother, has been forced to act as the go-between all these years. The relationships among the members of the extended family are complicated, but Dean manages to keep them straight. Her greatest feat is the dialogue, which is pitch-perfect throughout the book. It's a joy to read. Grade: A