First published 2010
Ben stares at his divorce papers while his college friends fall apart around him. A decade after graduating from NYU, the group of five who once believed they'd conquer the world now face harsh realities. Lindsey can't find work. Chuck and Alison feel trapped in lives they never wanted. Jack's cocaine habit overshadows his Hollywood millions. At thirty, they're older than their parents were when they had kids, yet they feel like failures at being grown-ups. Ben watches his marriage crumble while questioning everything he thought he knew about success and happiness. The friends gather to navigate their collective crisis, using everything from kidnapping schemes to Star Wars wisdom. Tropper captures the shock of realizing you're mortal, single when you expected to have a family, and forced into adulthood whether you're ready or not. This comedy explores the gap between youthful dreams and adult realities.
Genres: fiction, drama, american-fiction, contemporary, adult-fiction, comedy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: New York, NYU
Period: 21st-century
384 pages · Kindle Edition · St. Martin's Press