Sue Ellen Wright, a classics professor, learns that her husband, Dean, is having an affair, while her underachieving son, Will, is making a mess of his life. A chance to visit Greece gives the family an opportunity to reconnect, but the vacation has the opposite effect. Sue Ellen's past connection with the beautiful Aegean locale, and a nearby hotel, which has seen better days, brings about a sudden epiphany, causing her to reflect upon her past and ponder the future. Ginder (This Is How It Starts) completely redefines family dysfunction in this offbeat comedy of errors. Amid gorgeous Greek scenery, the Wright family, set on a collision path of destruction, have come to a miserable but hilariously inevitable fork in the road. As Will and Dean's sins come home to roost, Sue Ellen contemplates her unfulfilling career and marriage. A few challenging opportunities are available to her, but only if she has the courage to grab them. VERDICT Whimsical, diabolical, and distinctive, this novel is an awkwardly funny but entertaining family tale.-Julie Whiteley, Stephenville, TX © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.