The Latecomer is the story of the wealthy Oppenheimer family of Brooklyn, New York. Parents Johanna and Salo have "triplets" via in vitro fertilization: Harrison, Lewyn, and Sally. Seventeen years later they have Phoebe, the "latecomer." 

I always enjoy a sneak peek into how the "other half'" lives and this book certainly delivers on that. The Oppenheimers seemingly have it all. A brownstone in Brooklyn. A summer cottage on Martha's Vineyard. The kids attend private school and then the Ivy League. Salo has a priceless art collection. 

There was some uncomfortable reading in here, for sure. For five people who are related and live under the same roof for so many years, they know very little about each other. In fact, they don't even really like each other and live very independent lives. This only goes to show that even the most privileged and educated families can be the most dysfunctional. 

This family drama explores themes of race, wealth, religion, privilege, equality, sexuality, infidelity, communication, and belonging. There are no cliffhangers or twists, but the slow burn is so satisfying, and we do get a few surprises by the end. 

I couldn't put this book down. I loved every page and will now be going back to read every book written by Hanff Korelitz. I can only hope there's a sequel in the works - I'd love to follow Phoebe's journey! 

Thanks to the publisher and #NetGalley for an advance review copy in exchange for an honest review. #TheLatecomer